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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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Oman Abolishes Import Duty on Indian Jewellery
Mumbai: The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). India’s gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at
BDB Honoured with Excellence in Surveillance Award
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading hub, has been awarded the Excellence in Surveillance Award at the prestigious IFSEC India Awards 2025, in recognition of its outstanding leadership in security management and advanced surveillance practices. The IFSEC India Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the security and safety industry, celebrating organizations that demonstrate innovation,
Comprehensive Discussion on Govt. G&J Policy
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), organized an exclusive awareness and outreach session on the Maharashtra Gems & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025. The event featured an engaging and insightful interaction with Mr. Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra whose forward-looking perspective offered industry stakeholders a comprehensive
Piyush Goyal Inaugurates NEST 2 at SEEPZ
Mumbai: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal unveiled the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) yesterday, calling for stronger partnership between industry and the government to boost efficiency, transparency, and skilling. Speaking at the event, Mr. Goyal said SEEPZ must mirror the rapid economic growth witnessed under
Indian Govt. to Set up Gem Certifying Labs
New Delhi: To weed out fakes precious gemstones, the government has begun a process similar to hallmarking of gold which it says will help reinforce consumer confidence in Indian gems and jewellery industry, reports The Economic Times. With no regulation for testing and certifying coloured gemstones and increasing proliferation of online jewellery stores, the commerce department along with industry and
Hennig to Offer Polished Tender in Israel
Ramat Gan: I. Hennig Tenders will be tendering a large selection of polished diamonds in collaboration with the Israel Diamond Exchange’s new International Tender Center at its upcoming Polished Diamond Tender. The Tender will offer a wide range of both parcels and single stones in all shapes, qualities and sizes. The Tender will be held in Israel from September 25th
JCK Las Vegas 2017 Shows Rescheduled
Las Vegas: The JCK and LUXURY shows will have their dates changed for the 2017 editions to enable Jewish exhibitors and visitors to observe the holiday of Shavuot. The festival is observed by several hundred of JCK’s and LUXURY’s customers. LUXURY will open on June 2 and continue through the weekend, while the JCK show opens on June 5 and
De Beers’ 7th Sales Cycle Fetches $630 Million
Gaborone: De Beers sold $630 million of rough in its seventh sales cycle this year as diamond cutters increased their demand for stock ahead of the forthcoming holiday season. Revenue grew from a revised $528 million in the previous cycle, the miner said. A year ago, sales stood at $358 million. The figure includes the latest De Beers sight
