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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
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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WFDB Presidents Setting up Financial Taskforce
Antwerp: The WFDB will be creating a financial taskforce to follow up on the Finance Seminar held during the 2017 Presidents Meeting, President Mr. Ernie Blom told a press conference at the end of the event on Wednesday at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). Mr. Blom said that the comprehensive discussion on financing for the diamond industry, along with the
Tender of Russian Large Stones
Antwerp: I. Hennig Tenders will be tendering a large selection (approximately 250 stones) of large single rough stones (10.80 carats to 183 carats) of Russian origin. Viewings for the tender, to be held in Antwerp from February 15 to 23, are by appointment only. Commenting on the upcoming rough diamond tender, I. Hennig Tenders CEO, David Kuchler said, “We will
WFDB Presidents to Work Closely With DPA
Mumbai: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Mr. Ernie Blom said media representatives on Wednesday that the organisation would work in close cooperation with the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) in order to help boost its generic diamond marketing efforts. Mentioning reports that the DPA was looking to boost its annual budget from the current $6 million, he said the
TBZ Reports 89% Increase in PAT
Mumbai: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) yesterday reported a 89% surge in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs. 6.14 crore in the third quarter ended December 31 as compared to the same period of last year. The jewellery retailer’s PAT stood at Rs. 3.25 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous year. The total income from operations during Q3 of FY17
Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian G&J Ind. at India–Israel CEO Forum
Tel Aviv: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel. In his address, Mr.
ORIGIN De Beers Group Launches to Consumers in Stores Across North America
Mumbai: ORIGIN De Beers Group, the new branded polished diamond offering from De Beers Group, is now available to consumers in retail stores across North America. This marks the first time the ORIGIN De Beers Group polished diamonds are available in store, bringing the power of provenance and storytelling directly to consumers through immersive retail and digital experiences. Unveiled at JCK earlier
Purvi Shah Appointed As New ED of RJC
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Purvi Shah, currently head of ethical and sustainable value chains at De Beers, as its next executive director, effective Feb. 7, 2026. She will succeed John Hall, who has served as interim executive director since Melanie Grant’s departure in January. Shah has been with De Beers for 17 years and has served
New Digital Innovation Reinforces Antwerp’s Global Leadership
Antwerp: The Belgian diamond federation Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has launched an innovative digital customer screening tool, based on Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and tailored to the specific needs of the diamond industry. With this new application, the Antwerp diamond sector takes an important step forward in the prevention of money laundering, helping diamond companies to meet their legal Anti-Money
