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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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IIJS Premiere 2023 to be Held at 2 Venues in Mumbai
Mumbai: The India International Jewellery Show(IIJS) Premiere, for the first time in its 39-year old history, will be held at two different venues in Mumbai city – NESCO Goregaon & JIO World. This distinct move highlights the increasing importance of the gem and jewellery industry in both domestic and export trade in India. IIJS Premiere 2023 will witness the industry’s
Russian Diamond Exports Increased after Ukraine War
Moscow: Despite U.S. sanctions, Russian diamond sales rose after the Ukraine war began, according to Kimberley Process (KP) statistics for the first half of 2022. The numbers—which have not yet been made public—reveal that following the Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine, Russia sharply increased diamond exports to the European Union (which includes Antwerp, Belgium) as well as to two
Rajesh Exports Registers Record High Sales
Bengaluru: (By Evaluate Research) : Rajesh Exports reported stellar results, ahead of our expectations, both in terms of revenues as well as profits, for the fiscal third quarter [ended December]. The performance continues to beat expectations as growth in the previous quarter was also solid. Revenue increased significantly by 45% YoY to a record high level of Rs.945 bn vs.
"WFDB & IDMA Represent 2 sides of the Same Coin"
Antwerp: Following the announcement of February 15, i.e., that the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will hold its 40th Congress separately from its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden issued the following short clarification. “For almost seven decades, IDMA and our sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), have
GJC Urges Ban on G&J Trade with Tuekey, Azerbaijan
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery industry, announced its unwavering support for ‘Operation Sindoor’ and in alignment with national interest urges the India’s gems & jewellery industry to cease business transactions with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This decisive action follows Turkey’s public support for Pakistan in the aftermath of
PGI Appoints Vaishali Banerjee as Head of Global Market Development
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) has announced key leadership augmentations, naming Vaishali Banerjee as Head of Global Market Development, a role that signals PGI’s sharpened focus on unlocking the global demand potential for platinum. In addition to this new mandate, Vaishali will continue in her existing role as Managing Director – India & ME — both critical growth hubs for
Focus on Expanding Definition of Conflict Diamonds: Feriel Zerouki
Dubai: In a keynote address at the opening of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting, Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), urged participants to focus on expanding the definition of conflict diamonds, while recognizing the vital role of industry efforts to strengthen and complement the KP framework. “Expanding the definition of conflict diamonds is at the heart
SAJEX to Open New Horizens for GJ Industry
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Expo (SAJEX) 2025, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is poised to be a landmark event for Indian jewellery manufacturers looking to tap into the lucrative and largely untapped Saudi Arabian market. With a focus on strengthening trade relations between India and Saudi Arabia, SAJEX offers a unique platform for exhibitors
