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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GIA Considering Second India Lab

Mumbai: With its Mumbai grading lab taking more than four months to grade and return clients’ diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America may open a facility in the Indian manufacturing hub of Surat. A GIA release said it will “study the feasibility” of a second India lab, which would be the GIA’s 10th worldwide. It did not provide a possible

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Platinum Strike Deal Edges Closer

Johannesburg: Labour negotiations at South Africa’s PGM mines are edging closer to a resolution as talks mediated by a ministerial task team continue. July platinum softened for a fifth session in a row on Wednesday to $1,433 an ounce and is down sharply from the $1,493 level less than two weeks ago over renewed hopes for an end to the

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De Beers Signs $37M Deal for BT Networking

Gaborone: The De Beers Group selected BT for a range of IT and networking services with a six year contract and at a cost of $37 million. BT will orchestrate IT services across 70 De Beers locations, including exploration and mining sites, drawing on capabilities of the BT Connect portfolio that provides fiber optic, microwave and satellite linkages, as well

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Chaim Zohar Awarded Life Membership of DDC

Johannesburg: Renowned diamond industry journalist Chaim Even-Zohar has been awarded an Honorary Life Membership of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa (DDC) for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the diamond industry. Ernie Blom, Chairman of the DDC and World Federation of Diamond Bourses President, presented Even-Zohar with the membership certificate. “We, as the Diamond Dealers Club of South

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India-Morocco Look to Strengthen Ties in G-J Sector

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Embassy of India, Morocco, jointly organised the India Global Connect on 20th May, 2021. The objective of the meet was to understand the current business scenario with regard to the gem and jewellery sector and have discussions among manufacturers, exporters and importers of both the countries, and initiate a dialogue, explore trade opportunities

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NDC Announces Partnership with Chow tai Fook

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) yesterday announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (Chow Tai Fook), in the Greater China region, to advocate the “Natural Diamonds Dream” to Chinese consumers, especially the younger generation, through diverse communication channels and accessible digital content, along with professional training resources. The partnership aims to convey the value and beauty of

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Rio to Showcase Argyle Pink, Red and Blue Diamonds

Perth: Rio Tinto has unveiled a preview of its final showcase of rare Argyle pink, red and blue diamonds from its iconic mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mining ceased at Argyle on 3 November, 2020 and the 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is the final collection of the rarest diamonds from the final year of

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India's G&J Exports Grew by 16.63% in April 2021

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery sector has witnessed a decent recovery in exports over the last few months, as demand is back in major export markets. In the month of April 2021, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery is showing a growth of 16.63% to US$ 3369.65 million as compared to US$ 2889.12 million in April 2019, the

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