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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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'Make in India' shines in 'India Pavilion' at JCK
Mumbai: Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem and jewelry industry in India has strived to establish India as a global diamond and Jewellery trading destination. This endeavor has seen participation of the Indian gem and jewelry industry in some of the largest, glamorous and most prestigious trade events including the soon to be held
Global Rough Diamond Output Increased in 2014
Johannesburg: Market Research said that the global rough diamond production was 131.5 million carats last year, marginally up from 130.5 million carats in 2013. It said in a summary of its report, “Global Diamond Mining to 2020”, that the market for rough diamond production centered around the top eight producing countries – Russia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
RBI Relaxes Norms for Lending against Jewellery
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India yesterday relaxed the norms by allowing Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio to be done at the average of the closing price of 22 carat gold for the preceding 30 days. The Bank has prescribed that the valuation of gold jewellery for arriving at the Loan-To-Value (LTV) shall be done at the average of the closing price
Diacam360 to Debut at Upcoming JCK Las Vegas
New York: DiaCam360, a small, portable, effective and affordable scanning device that creates high quality photos and 360-degree, interactive videos of polished diamonds, will debut in the USA at the upcoming JCK Show in Las Vegas, May 29 to June 1, 2015. The DiaCam360 will be demonstrated at the Shirtal Group Booth #B5450 in the Diamond Plaza, Bayside, Level 1.
GJC’s First Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar
Ahilyanagar: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) successfully organized its flagship knowledge-sharing event this week, the Labham Seminar, at Hotel Raj Palace in Ahilyanagar. This was the first-ever Labham Seminar held in Ahilyanagar, conducted in collaboration with the Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar, a prestigious association dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the local jewellery trade.
Will LGDs Disrupt Indian Gold Jewellery Market?
Mumbai: Women may start blending natural and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) into their jewelry collections, which could lead to a gradual rise in the popularity of LGD-studded pieces. This change is likely to be driven by factors such as education, disposable income, and shifting fashion trends. With LGDs priced much lower than natural diamonds, the jewelry industry is set for transformation.
Jemora Gemhouse Expands Viewing to New York
Dubai: Following the overwhelming response to the launch of Jemora Gemhouse, it has announced an additional viewing opportunity for its inaugural auction in New York, scheduled for March 24-26, 2025. This follows the initial viewing on March 17-19, 2025, at the DMCC’s Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE. The auction results will be announced on March 27, 2025. An exceptional selection of high-value,
India-Thailand Ink MoUs to Boost G&J Trade
Bangkok: A high-level delegation of 18 members from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Jewellers Association Jaipur, and Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association visited Thailand from 22nd to 24th February 2025 to explore collaborative opportunities in the sector, reflecting a unified effort to strengthen trade ties between India and Thailand. The most significant highlight of the delegation
