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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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Israel Exchange to Create Code of Ethics
Ramat Gan: In what appears to be a ground-breaking move for a diamond bourse, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has begun moves to create a code of ethics by which its members would be expected to operate. At a meeting at the bourse, IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer and management members discussed the creation of such a code with Israeli experts
China’s Jewellery Sales Accounted for 41%
Beijing: Mainland China is a major jewellery consumer in the world. According to the recently released China Jewellery Industry Report, 2013-2016, last year jewellery sales in Chinese Mainland approximated $75.8 billion, which is equivalent to 41.2 % of the global consumption. In Mainland China, the gold jewelry consumption accounts for about 50% of the total jewellery consumption. In 2013, two
Gold Smuggling in India May Fall to 50 Tonnes
Mumbai: Going by the seizures of gold which has increased four times in 2013-14, intelligence agencies have estimated gold smuggled in the country around 50 tonnes in 2013-14 which is way lower from the estimated by the World Gold Council (WGC), reports The Business Standard. WGC had estimated nearly 200 tonnes of gold entered India unofficially. Trade circles have been
India May not fully Withdraw Gold Curbs
New Delhi: Despite a significant reduction in the current account deficit, curbs on gold imports are unlikely to be fully removed this Budget. Instead, the finance ministry may lower the import duty on the precious metal by two per cent, reports The Indian Express. “The current account deficit situation is still being closely monitored. The curb on gold imports was
Platinum Evara Pays an Ode to Women Leaders
Mumbai: To say that 2020 forced a lot of introspection and brought about much disruption would be an understatement. It left every facet of our lives open to change. And every anticipated change was accelerated. Those in leadership included. There has been a resounding call to re-evaluate what makes for a good leader. It has meant a shift away from
Mumbai Police’s Women Warriors Honoured
Mumbai: The occasion of International Women’s Day celebrates the spirit of womanhood and the indispensable contribution of women in society. This year, an extensive initiative was undertaken with the support of GIA India [an independent subsidiary of Gemological Institute of America (GIA)], Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) and Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care’s Women Empowerment Initiative – ‘Raj Uphaar’, to applaud the significant
IIJS Signature 2021 from 7 to12 April in Mumbai
Mumbai: Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gems & jewellery in India is all set to organize its 14th edition of IIJS Signature 2021 from 7th to 12th April 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. It will be the first Mega Gems & Jewellery Show of this stature since the onset COVID-19. The show will be held
Neelkanth Jewellers Launches Forevermark in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Strengthening its association with Forevermark, Neelkanth Jewelers launched the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, at its store at HSR layout, Bengaluru recently. Known for exquisite hand-crafted designs for the last three generations, Neelkanth offers all the Forevermark collections including the Circle of Trust, Traditional Setting, Tribute and the Forevermark Icon Collection. The synergy of these two brands has made for an
