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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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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GII Installs AMS at BDB

Mumbai: Gemological Institue of India (GII) recently inaugurated the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) machine by Mr. Anoop V. Mehta, President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Mr. Arunkumar Mehta, Rosy Blue (India) Pvt. Ltd, installed in the Diamond Detection Resource Center (DDRC) at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Mumbai. On the occasion, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “We are glad to

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Artisan Jewellery Design Awards by GJEPC

Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem & jewellery industry in India announces ‘The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2014’ scheduled in December 2014. Having hosted award and reward programs for the industry over 25 years, GJEPC now invites participation from all established and budding designers across the nation to bring

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198 Carat Rough Found in Lesotho

Maseru: Africa has unearthed yet another eyebrow-raising mega-rock—this time a 198 ct. white type IIa diamond described as of “exceptional quality.” The stone was found at the Letšeng mine in Lesotho, said owner Gem Diamonds. The diamond “displays no fluorescence and is expected to achieve an exceptional price when sold this year,” the company said. Spokesperson Sherryn Tedder said she

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Four Leaders Join Board of Directors of PDE

Panama: The Panama Diamond has announced that four key leaders of the international diamond and jewelry industries have joined the Board of Directors of the Panama Diamond Exchange. They are Roberto Coin, the world renowned Italian jewelry designer and manufacturer; Maxim Shkadov, President of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association; Shmuel Schnitzer, President of the Israel Diamond Exchange; and Reuven Kaufman,

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RBI Issues Guidelines for Gold Schemes

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued detailed guidelines on the sovereign gold schemes aimed at curtailing the physical demand for the yellow metal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB), Gold Monetisation (GMS) and the Indian Gold Coin (IGC) schemes. The SGB scheme, which will be issued by the government

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Light up Your Diwali with Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: Diyas, lanterns and bright lights everywhere mark the beginning of the festivities, starting with Dhanteras that holds special significance due to customary purchases of precious metals on this day. This Diwali gift your near and dear ones precious platinum – a naturally occurring white metal. Celebrate the festival of lights with a gift of love that symbolizes eternity, purity

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VICENZAORO Dubai at ME Gems & Jewellery Forum

Dubai: VICENZAORO DUBAI, the Super Show dedicated to world gold and jewellery trade organised by DV Global Link – a joint venture between Fiera di Vicenza and the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – was at the Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 (MEGJF), held in Dubai, 1-2 November, in its capacity as a partner.

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India Launches 3 Gold Schemes and Gold coin

New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on today launched three gold related schemes- Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), Gold Sovereign Bond Scheme and the Gold Coin and Bullion Scheme. PM Modi also unveiled the first ever national gold coin minted in India with the national emblem of Ashok Chakra engraved to be released among others on the occasion. Speaking

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