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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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WFDB Looking Forward to Financing Debate
Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom says the participation of De Beers Group CEO Philippe Mellier in the Presidents Meeting to be held in Tel Aviv from June 14 to 16 2015 will serve to sharpen one of the biggest debates that will take place at the biennial meeting – the difficulty of securing finance and
DMCC Tradeflow Launches ‘Loans for Diamonds’
Dubai: Financing the trade in rough diamonds took a major step forward in Dubai as DMCC Tradeflow, the dedicated online platform for registering possession and ownership of commodities stored in UAE-based facilities, launched “Loans for Diamonds” in partnership with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Rocks International DMCC, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced recently. According to DMCC,
De Beers' Interest for Kimberley Mines
Gaborone: The De Beers Group of Companies yesterday announced its intention to explore the extension of the operating life of mine of its Kimberley Mines Tailings Operation beyond 2018 by placing the mine on the market. The Company has been investigating ways to extend the economic life of its tailings-based mining operation in Kimberley. In the past decade the mine
India’s Polished Exports Down By 11% in April
Mumbai: India’s cut and polished exports for Apl.’15 registered a decrease of 11.03 percent recording $ 1635.71 million as against $ 1838.54 million during Apl.’14, according to the provisional figures announced by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. In volume terms, the decline of polished exports was 5.73 percent, recording 2.524 million carats in Apl.’15 as
Gemfields Announced Results of Latest Auction
Bangkok: Gemfields announced its latest rough ruby auction, which took place April 21-25 in Bangkok, Thailand, brought in $7.2 million. At the sale, 73 percent of the 250,004 carats on offer sold, and the average price per carat was $39.47. The auction was held in Bangkok this month and saw Mozambican rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) go
Celebrate Akshay Tritiya with Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: Celebrated as one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture, Akshay Tritiya marks a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and good fortune. It symbolizes the onset of new endeavours, prosperity and unending blessings. This year, the festival will be celebrated on 30th April 2025. As the celebrations around Akshay Tritiya evolve, the significance of purchasing ‘true white’ continues
BDB Holds Condolence Meet in Memory of Kavinbahi Chimanlal Parikh
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) held a solemn and heartfelt condolence meet to pay tribute to its esteemed founding member, Shri Kavinbhai Chimanlal Parikh, who passed away recently. The gathering, attended by prominent members of the diamond trade, industry veterans, and BDB office-bearers, reflected on Shri Parikh’s extraordinary contributions to the Indian diamond industry and his pivotal role in the
MMTC-PAMP Unveils Laddoo Gopal Silver Bar
Mumbai: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner is proud to announce the launch of the Laddoo Gopal 50 grams 99.99%+ purity Silver Bar. This exquisite silver bar pays tribute to Lord Krishna, showcasing an image of the childlike innocence and divinity through intricate designs and fine Swiss craftsmanship. Laddoo Gopal is
