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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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Augmont Unveils Char Dham Coin Collection
Mumbai: Augmont Gold for All, India’s leading provider of precious metals, unveils its limited-edition ‘Char Dham Coin Collection’ ahead of the festive season. Following the success of the Ram Mandir (Kan Kan Me Ram) coin just ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration, this unique “Char Dham” series during the festive season provides devotees, collectors, and gift-givers an exceptional way to connect
GSI & Dr. Homi Bhabha State Uni. Sign MOU
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological services, and Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 6th May, 2024 to collaborate on education, research, and technological advancements. The partnership marks a strategic step forward in bridging academia and industry to promote innovative learning and research, specifically in gemology and chemistry.
Evara Shows the World how our ‘GIRLSGOTTHIS’
Mumbai: The rise of women’s cricket in our country has been nothing short of inspirational and it offers the perfect platform for Platinum Evara, platinum jewellery aimed at the young woman segment. After the unprecedented success of its campaign #IGotThis at the WPL, Platinum EVARA has returned with #GirlsGotThis, in its nuanced celebration of womanhood and modern femininity. With #GirlsGotThis, the brand moves
Jawhara Collaborates with NDC
Mumbai: UAE’s natural diamond jewellery brand Jawhara has been an industry pioneer with all their initiatives. Their two-year-long partnership with Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has helped establish their authority amongst discerning consumers in the region, and their latest venture furthers their vision towards transparency, by educating and empowering the Jawhara sales team with tools to upsell, upskill, and increase their
Silver Prices May Fall again in 2015
London: The per-ounce price of silver is expected to decrease this year as the dollar continues to strengthen and investments move out of the commodities sector. However, the metal could end the year on a strong note, according to the National Jeweler. In an email to the news portal, London-based analyst Andrew Leyland, manager of precious metals demand at Thomson
De Beers Begins New Sightholder Contracts
Gaborone: The De Beers Group of Companies today began its 2015-2018 Global Sightholder Sales (GSS) contract period. In addition to the 84 Sightholders, the company also added two companies to its newest client category, the Accredited Buyers, reports idexonline. While Sightholders qualify for term contract supply (provided via the Intention to Offer or ITO planning process), Accredited Buyers can purchase
Grading Standards on Focus at CIBJO Congress
Milan: Representatives of leading gem laboratories will join diamond, gemstone and jewellery industry leaders in Salvador, Brazil, on May 6, for a special conference on the first day of the 2015 CIBJO Congress, which will focus specifically on the standards and practices used by grading laboratories in the industry, and the quality of the grading reports they produce. More specifically
Antwerp Diamond Industry Prepared for More Taxes
Antwerp: The AWDC has taken note of the government decision to introduce a tax system calculated on a lump-sum basis. “Diamantaires are willing to pay higher taxes in exchange for financial predictability and legal certainty”, said Ari Epstein, CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Under the new tax system, diamantaires would be taxed according to a fixed percentage of
