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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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Botswana Unearths Massive 1,305 ct. Diamond
Gaborone: Africa’s leading diamond producer, Botswana, has reinforced its status as a global powerhouse in the gemstone industry after a massive 1,305.4-carat diamond was recovered from the country’s renowned Karowe mine, adding yet another extraordinary discovery to its record of producing some of the world’s largest and most valuable diamonds. The stone is categorized as white and is unbroken, the
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Opens First Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group has strengthened its presence in South India with the launch of its first store in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in the brand’s retail expansion journey in India. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, one of Bengaluru’s premier luxury retail destinations, the new store strengthens Forevermark’s presence in one of the country’s
India–UK Trade Agreement: CoOs Distributed
New Delhi: To commemorate the India–UK trade agreement coming into effect, Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, the Commerce Secretary and Ms. Lindy Cameron, High Commissioner of UK in India distributed Certificates of Origin (COOs) to some of our exporter members at Vanijya Bhawan. Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director and Mr. Antarpal Singh, Regional Chairman, Northern Region received the certificates on their behalf
Kirit Bhansali Joins India’s High Level Delegation
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali , Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), joins Mr. Piyush Goyal , Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry; Dr. S. Jaishankar , Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs; Mr. Jitin Prasada , Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Commerce & Industry; and Ms. Karen Rentmeesters , CEO, AWDC, at
IIJS Goes Virtual: Gets Huge Exhibitor Response
Mumbai: India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Virtual, the digital edition of the GJEPC’s flagship August show, that is scheduled to be held from 12th to 16th October, 2020, has already created a buzz among industry circles, with initial exhibitor interest exceeding the expectations of the organisers. The economic shockwave sent around the world by the Covid pandemic had naturally created
CSR & Sustainability in Post-COVID Era: CIBJO Seminar
Milan: Launched as a webinar series in April 2020, Jewellery Industry Voices will be making its “in person” debut this weekend at VOICE VicenzaOro in Vicenza, Italy, the first major international gathering for the jewellery sector since the start of the COVID-19 crisis some six months ago. On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the JIV team will conduct two seminars, with
IDI & AWDC to Host 2nd Online Diamond Trade Show
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) and the Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) will hold a second online diamond trade show on September 14-17, 2020. The show, to be held on the Virtual Diamond Boutique trading platform, enables traders to buy and sell diamonds in a virus-free environment. According to the organizers the trade show is fully digital and
GJEPC Aprrises New Jt. Secretary about G&J Industry
Mumbai: Officials of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) had a virtual meet with Mr. Suresh Kumar, the new Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, on 1st September and apprised him about the gems and jewellery industry and the various initiatives taken for growth of exports from India. Thanking the Joint Secretary for this opportunity, Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman
