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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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Platinum Love Bands for Your Summer Wedding
Mumbai: As we enter the summer wedding season, draw inspiration from your favourite celebrities when it comes to engagement ring choices. Celebrities worldwide have long favoured engagement rings set in platinum for their memorable “I Do” moments as this naturally white metal is renowned for its elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. From A-list actors to music sensations, these celebrities have embraced platinum
GJEPC Organized InnovNXT, Forty Under 40 Leadership Summit
Mumbai: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India’s total gem & jewellery of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices. These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling
Global Gold Demand Stays Strong: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023. Healthy investment from the OTC market1 , persistent central
De Beers Moving Auctions HQ to Botswana
Gaborone: De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs, according to media reports. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value, via online auctions to almost 1,000 registered buyers. The other 90 per cent is sold to sightholders. In a statement
De Beers’ Rough Sales Down by 20% in H1
Mumbai: Diamond mining giant De Beers announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, revealing a challenging operating environment marked by softening demand and increased competition from lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). The company reported a 21% decline in total revenue to $2.2 billion compared to $2.8 billion in the same period last year. Rough diamond sales also fell 20%
Delegation from Botswana Visits BDB
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently hosted His Excellency, Mr. Gilbert S. Mangole, the esteemed High Commissioner of Botswana, along with Mr. Dipopego Julius Tsheko, Trade Attaché, on a visit aimed at fostering bilateral ties and exploring opportunities in the diamond industry. The visit took place on July 24, 2024 and included a comprehensive tour of the facilities and interactions
G&J Sector Welcomes the Union Budget
New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body for Gems & Jewellery) hailed the first Union Budget of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi 3.0 government presented by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for the seventh historic time as a game changer for the indigenous gem & jewellery industry. Hon. Finance Minister acknowledged that India
PGI Welcomes Reduction on Platinum Duty
New Delhi: India’s Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on July 23, announced a cut in custom duty on gold and silver to 6%. Additionally, the finance minister further informed the customs duty slash on platinum to 6.4%. “To enhance domestic value addition in gold and precious metal jewellery in the country, I propose to reduce customs duties on gold and silver to
