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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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WTOCD Grants License for Its Polishing Machine
Antwerp: After several positive polishing tests made on industrial super hard materials (PCD, CVD, MCD, pcBN) Coborn Engineering Ltd decided to acquire a license for WTOCDs’ patented grain independent polishing technology. That license will extend existing technological cooperation between WTOCD and Coborn with the machining of diamonds materials for industrial applications. The exclusive license will be granted as of January
Gem-A Releases The Latest Journal Of Gemmology
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology, in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and with the support of the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). The current issue (Vol. 34, No. 3, 2014), released on 19 October
Varuna D Jani’s MAMI Trophy Rises Like Pheonix
Mumbai: The 16th edition of the Mumbai film festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) will have a sparkling touch this year. The renowned jewellery designer and adornologist Varuna D Jani has graciously volunteered to design and craft the 15 coveted award trophies for the ongoing MAMI festival at PVR Cinemas in Andheri, Cinemax, Versova and Chandan
Zimbabwe Diamond Conference to Discuss Challenges
Harare: The Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference, to be held November 6-7, will feature three panel discussions featuring different aspects of the challenges facing the Zimbabwean diamond industry, as well as the wider global diamond trade. The seminar sessions will each feature experts in the area of discussion and aim to stimulate a wide-ranging debate among the African and global diamond
Ranbir-Kat Seal Their Love with Platinum
Mumbai: The grapevine is buzzing across Bollywood with rumours of the current “IT” Couple Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who have recently sealed their bond of love with a platinum ring by Van Cleef & Arpel. Platinum rings are a popular choice amidst celebrity stars across the world, from Superstar George Clooney to sexy sirens Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore, all
India’s Rough Imports Down 11% in June
Mumbai: Exports of gems and jewellery from India during June 2015 were down by 1.67% as compared to a year earlier due to weak global demand for diamonds and jewellery in almost all major markets. Total exports of gems and jewellery during the month stood at US$ 2,912.85 million as compared to US$ 2,962.42 million in June 2014, figures by
Zimbabwe Faces More State Assets Seizure Abroad
Harare: Zimbabwe faces more economic woes, including having its assets abroad seized, after cash-strapped State mining company, Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC), lost the latest installment of a long-drawn legal case, at the centre of which is compensation for a lost concession by Mauritian Mining Company Amari Holdings, reports newsdzezimbabwe.co.uk. This follows the International Court of Arbitration’s (ICA) ruling that
Lucara's July Rough Tender Achieves $69M
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corp.’s July tender of exceptional stones achieved $68.7 million, or $41,028 per carat. The tender featured 14 single stone lots from Karowe production, all of which were sold. A 341.90-carat, type IIa rough diamond sold for $20.6 million and a 269.70-carat stone sold for $16.5 million. In all, 12 diamonds fetched prices above $1 million. William Lamb,
