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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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GIA to Join De Beers' Tracr Blockchain Platform
London: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will join De Beers’ Tracr, the world’s first distributed diamond blockchain platform. The diamond group said GIA’s participation in Tracr will enable the world’s leading diamond grading laboratory to include an immutable record of the provenance of polished diamonds in its diamond grading reports for the first time, as the industry moves towards
GIA Reintroduces Paper Certs after Backlash
New York: GIA has bowed to pressure and says it will re-introduce paper certificates, at no extra cost, as of Sunday (9 April), reports idexonline. The move to digital-only Diamond Dossiers, for stones up to 1.99-cts, provoked widespread criticism from retailers, who said some customers were refusing to buy a diamond without one. In a message to clients, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) said it “did
Bharat Diamond Week Inaugurated
Mumbai: The 4th edition of Bharat Diamond Week (BDW) was launched yesterday at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). Dr. M’zée Fula-Ngenge, Chairman, African Diamond Council was the chief guest along with Mr. CP Singh Chauhan, IRS, Jt Development Commissioner SEEPZ and Mr. Senthilnathan, Chairman ECGC. Dr. Ngenge in his inaugural address spoke on the strong bond that the Indian Diamond Industry
NDC's Report Reflects Changing Consumer Behaviour
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has released the third edition of their Jewellery Trend Report that highlights the upcoming natural diamond trends for the season, with a focus on how these trends bring a new opportunity to start conversations and create consumer desire for these billion-year-old wonders of nature. The report has been compiled with inputs by ‘The Style
Milan Chokshi is New Chairman of GJSCI
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has announced the election of Mr. Milan Chokshi as its new Chairman. The decision was made at a Board of Directors meeting held on 15th October, 2024. Chokshi, a prominent figure in the gem and jewellery industry, succeeds Shri. Adil Kotwal, whose tenure was marked by significant contributions to the Council. Under
Botswana and G7 Announce G7 Verification Point
Antwerp: The Diamond Technical Team of the G7 and Botswana announced in a joint statement that an Export Verification Point for rough diamonds would be established in Botswana. For the development of this G7 verification point, Botswana will receive support and expertise from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), which has been operating as a G7 verification and certification hub
Forevermark’s Minimalist Bridal Jewellery
Mumbai: As the celebratory wedding season takes off, Forevermark presents a sophisticated range of jewellery for the modern bride, blending timeless elegance with versatility. The Millemoi, Avaanti, Icon and Forevermark Setting collections are thoughtfully designed for the contemporary bride, effortlessly transitioning from wedding celebrations to everyday moments. These versatile pieces are ideal for every milestone, from bachelorette parties and pre-wedding shoots to haldi, sangeet, and
Smriti Irani Commends Indian Women Exporters
Dubai: Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, India’s Former Union Minister, visited the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai recently, where she engaged with women exporters from India and women jewellery professionals based in Dubai. Her visit highlighted the remarkable contributions of women in the jewellery industry and the pivotal role of IJEX, an initiative of GJEPC, in boosting exports and
