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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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Imparting Knowledge through Digitization
Mumbai: On 1st day of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2015, the Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) had conducted a seminar titled ‘Imparting knowledge through digitization. The topic touched upon the various facets of technology and its correct and efficient usage to empower e-learning in the context of gem and jewellery industry. Mr. Nilay Yajnik, a
GJEPC, BDB, GJF Welcome New ISO Standard
Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) & Gem and Jewellery Federation (GJF) have praised the release of ISO International Standard 18323: Jewellery – Consumer confidence in the diamond industry. The ISO Standard provides a series of definitions which aim to provide further clarity for traders and to maintain consumer confidence in the
US Gold Jewellery Imports Up 9% in Q2
New York: Gold jewellery imports into the US rose by 9% during the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the slowest growth rate in almost three years, say media reports. During the quarter, the country imported 14,792 kg, with June imports reaching 4,205 kg, a rise of 3% as compared to the same month in 2014, the reports state. Gold jewellery
IDEX Online Signs MOU with WDM
Mumbai: IDEX Online has signed an MOU with the World Diamond Mark (WDM) Foundation to promote the WDM marketing campaigns and IDEX products. After signing at the MOU at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai, IDEX chairman Ehud Cohen said he was confident of the benefits of the co-operation for both sides. “IDEX is pleased to support an
IDE to Hold Raffle Promote Israel Diamond Week
Ramat Gan: Diamond buyers arriving at the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) for the Israel Diamond Week in New York can take part in a special raffle and a chance to win a free flight and guaranteed, free hotel accommodation for the next edition of the Israel Diamond Week that will take place February 8-12, 2015, at the
WDMF and JTR Sign MoU: Launch Magazine
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF), and the Turkish Jewellery Exporters Association (JTR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a joint press conference held to announce the stepping up of cooperation between the WDMF and JTR. The MoU was signed in the presence of other Turkish partners, such as Borsa Istanbul and HRD Antwerp Turkey. At the press
Israel Holds Diwali Celebration at Bourse
Ramat Gan: Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Shmuel Schnitzer has held a festive reception for the Indian diamond community working in Israel to mark the start of the Diwali festival. The celebration has become a traditional event at the bourse, taking place for the seventh year in a row. The event was held in the presence of India’s ambassador to
Kalyan Jewellers Raises $196M from Warburg Pincus
Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd, a Kerala-based jewellery retailer, has raised Rs 1,200 crore ($195.6 million) from private equity firm Warburg Pincus, which also marks the second biggest bet on an Indian company ever by the PE firm, reports vccircle.com. In a separate filing with Competition Commission of India (CCI), Warburg Pincus had said it is acquiring 24 per
