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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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Gemfields Generates $31.7m from Auction of Mixed Ruby
London: Gemfields has reported good demand for fine-quality rubies on yesterday in spite of market turbulence, with its latest mixed-quality ruby auction generating $31.7m in revenue. “Demand and pricing for fine-quality rubies remain strong,” said Adrian Banks, Gemfields’ MD of product and sales. “Today’s auction result demonstrated the resilience of rubies in turbulent times,” he said. The auction, held between
GJEPC Hosts Design Training Program
Mumbai: The Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (Mega CFC) at SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, witnessed the inauguration of the much-anticipated Design Training Program by Mr. Guido Persico on 16th June. The initiative, launched by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to nurture next-gen jewellery design talent in India’s premier export hub. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, graced
GJEPC Hosts Virtual Briefing on GCC Design Lab
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), along with its knowledge partner, the UAE-based World Academy of Design (WAOD), hosted an engaging virtual introductory session to unveil a unique cross-cultural initiative titled GJEPC x GCC Design Lab: Co-Creating for SAJEX. Ms. Dolly Choudhary, Director of Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC, opened the session by outlining the objectives of this special
GJEPC to Participate in Meeting on Natural Diamond Promotion
Luanda: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the Indian gem and jewellery industry, will be participating in the Ministerial RoundTable on Natural Diamond Promotion, scheduled to take place on 18 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola. Representing India at this prestigious global forum will be Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC. Their
Phase II of Mandatory Hallmarking from 1st June
Mumbai: Hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts was made mandatory in India with certain exemptions w.e.f. 15th June, 2021 vide the Hallmarking of Gold jewellery and Gold Artefacts Order, 2020. At present, hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts is mandatory in 256 districts and that to for the following three caratages, namely 14, 18 22, i.e. gold jewellery and artefacts
NDC Launches its 2nd Jewellery Trend Report
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) in India and the United Arab Emirates launched the second edition of the jewellery trend report offering insights and predictions on the natural diamond jewellery that is set to make statements in 2022. Encapsulating the sensibilities that define the aesthetics of today, the report has been thoughtfully compiled by experts from the fields of
GIA India Launches Pearl Identification Lab in Mumbai
Mumbai: GIA India announced the launch of its new pearl identification laboratory in Mumbai. The launch was held at the Trident Hotel in Nariman Point, Mumbai in the presence of Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, GIA India, Dr. Chunhui Zhou, Senior Manager Pearl Identification, GIA New York, Abeer Al-Alawi and Nicholas Struman,
Dominica Drops Proceedings against Mehul Choksi
Mumbai: Dominica has stopped criminal proceedings against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. The legal victory for Mr. Choksi comes a year after a court in Dominica accused the wanted businessman of entering the country illegally. Mr. Choksi had maintained that he was abducted by a group of individuals from his beach-side house in Antigua where he acquired citizenship in 2017. “Mr.
