With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?

Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a

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With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?

Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a

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10th Signature IIJS Ended with Success Note

Mumbai: The 10th edition of Signature IIJS and the 4th edition of IGJME concluded here with a success-note. There were ample signs that the Indian gems and jewellery industry had received a shot in the arm heralding that relatively better days lie ahead. Over the last year, the industry has faced multiple challenges be it in the form of continued

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IIDGR Establishes 1st Grading Partnership in Asia

Singapore: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies, yesterday announced that it has established its first retail partnership in Asia for its generic polished diamond grading services. IIDGR’s partnership with Soo Kee Group in Singapore formally launches in February under the retailer’s bridal specialist brand, Love & Co. for its

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BrilliAnt – 9th ADTF on January 28-30, 2018

Antwerp: Less than a week after the successful conclusion of the eighth edition of BrilliAnt – the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair, the Organizing Committee announced the dates for the next edition: January 28-30, 2018. “Both visitors and exhibitors need to be able to plan ahead,” said Committee member Mr. Michel Nasielski. “Buyers’ groups and industry organisations that coordinate overseas buying

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Belgium’s Rough Trade Buoyant in New Year

Antwerp: Belgium’s rough diamond trade surged again in the month of January, as the dollar value of rough exports from the diamond capital rose 30% while imports kept pace with a 31% increase compared to the same period in a year ago, according to figures from Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC). Volumes were up as well, with Antwerp exporting nearly

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GJEPC Confers Hall of Fame Awards

Mumbai: The Hall of Fame is more than an awards presentation. It is the occasion reflecting the shared values and collective strength of the gem and jewellery community. GJEPC honoured their contributions that have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire the next generation. These are the leaders who have shaped the industry’s journey and its future. Dilip Kumar

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IIJS Bharat Signature Pillars Honoured

Mumbai: Behind the scale and precision of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 lies months of planning and on-ground execution by teams who rarely step into the spotlight. At the ceremonial opening at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, GJEPC recognized these efforts through the felicitation of the IIJS BharatPillars, honouring individuals whose behind-the scenes work shapes the show year after year. Those

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IIJS Bharat Signature Opens at BEC

Mumbai: The grand ceremonial opening of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) on 9th January marked a defining moment for IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, bringing together industry leadership, diplomacy and retail at onestage. The occasion reinforced why the first global gem & jewellery show of the year remains the trade’s early year barometer, not just for sentiment, but for direction. Speaking

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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Inaugurated at JIO

Mumbai: As the first global jewellery show of the year, Signature once again became the place where expectations for the months ahead began to take shape. The Show was thrown open at the JIO World Centre, BKC, Mumbai on 8th January. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC positioned 2026 as a pivotal year for the sector, marked

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