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Why Did Gold & Silver Break Down Just as Fed Hike Bets Faded
Macro Snapshot: The rate backdrop eased during the week ending 23 October, which makes the metals’ slide harder to explain. CME FedWatch odds of a hike at the 27 to 28 October FOMC meeting had settled near one in three on 14 October, after the 3.7% September CPI print, and stood at 9.4% by 23 October. December hike odds slipped from about 90% to close to 80%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.00% against 5.09% a week earlier, and
Why Did Gold & Silver Break Down Just as Fed Hike Bets Faded
Macro Snapshot: The rate backdrop eased during the week ending 23 October, which makes the metals’ slide harder to explain. CME FedWatch odds of a hike at the 27 to 28 October FOMC meeting had settled near one in three on 14 October, after the 3.7% September CPI print, and stood at 9.4% by 23 October. December hike odds slipped from about 90% to close to 80%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.00% against 5.09% a week earlier, and
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GJEPC Announces Newly Elected CoA for 2025
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade in India, has announced the results of its recent Committee of Administration (CoA) elections for 2025 for the vacant positions. Welcoming the new members, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “I warmly welcome all the newly elected members of the CoA. Each
Men of Platinum Returns with ‘MS Dhoni Signature Edition’
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India’s Men of Platinum brand returns this festive season with the MS Dhoni Signature Edition — a line of jewellery that speaks to the enduring legacy of a modern icon. Crafted in 95% pure platinum one of the highest standards of purity in precious jewellery, platinum is naturally white, it never fades or tarnishes. Each
Zen Diamond Opens 2 New Stores in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Zen Diamond, a fine jewellery brand with a presence in over 450+ stores worldwide, is strengthening its footprint in India with the launch of two new stores in Bengaluru. Following its successful debut in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, Zen Diamond now expands its presence to South India with openings at Phoenix Mall of Asia and Phoenix
A New Book on ‘Theft of Koh-i-Noor’ by Britain
Mumbai: A new children’s picture book relating the story of the Koh-i-Noor as one of theft and colonial conquest, has just been published in India. Supriya Kelkar, a US-based author and illustrator of Indian origin, tells how the world’s most famous diamond was “stolen” by the British East India Company after the defeat of the Sikh Empire in 1849 and presented to Britain’s
TBZ Declares First 9 Months’ Results
Mumbai: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (“TBZ”) reported its unaudited and reviewed results and financial performance for the third quarter and first nine months of financial year ending 31st March, 2016. KEY HIGHLIGHTS In Rs crores Q3 FY16 Q3 FY15 % YoY 9M FY16 9M FY15 % YoY Total Income from Operations 495.66 612.50 -19.08% 1,349.61 1,471.19 -8.26% Gross Profit
IDW in Israel to Hold First Diamond Jewellery Show
Ramat Gan: For the first time, the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI), to be held February 14 – 18, 2016 will not only focus on loose diamonds, but will also include a special show of diamond jewellery produced by companies within the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). Diamond jewelry has become an important part of the business of many Israeli
Ernie Blom Congratulates Shmuel Schnitzer
Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom has congratulated Honorary WFDB President Shmuel Schnitzer on his election this week as the new Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI). Blom said it is critical during challenging times for the global industry that experienced and well-known industry figures continue to play a role in leading its major organizations.
Stephen Lussier Appointed Chairman of DPA
Johannesburg: Stephen Lussier, chief executive officer of De Beers Group’s Forevermark brand, has taken over as chairman of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) from Jean-Marc Lieberherr, who until recently was the managing director of Rio Tinto’s diamond division. Lieberherr became the DPA’s first chairman in October 2015, shortly after the body was set up. He stepped down from the role
