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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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Thangamayil Jewellery, Receives IAGES Accreditation
Madurai: Gold buyers in Tamil Nadu can now purchase their favourite precious metal with complete trust and transparency from Thangamayil Jewellery Limited (TMJL), one of the most recognized chain of jewellery stores in the state. TMJL has officially received its IAGES accreditation, further cementing its commitment to serve its consumers in the most ethical, responsible and sustainable manner. The Indian
Russia to Levy 8% Duty on Rough from Sep.
Moscow: The Russian government has announced that it will impose an 8% export duty on rough diamonds weighing between 0.45 carats and 10.8 carats, as well as on special-size diamonds exceeding 10.8 carats, effective September 1, 2026. The new duty will apply to rough diamonds in weight categories that are considered economically viable for domestic cutting and polishing. Russia had
GJEPC Urges Simpler Path to Gold Monetization
Mumbai: India’s gold monetization efforts must focus on simplicity, trust and convenience if the country is to unlock the vast stock of idle household gold, said Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a panel discussion at the ‘India’s Gold Revolution: Monetization, Tokenization & Financial Transformation’ seminar organized by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce &
GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Gemewizard Collaborates with IIG
Mumbai: The Gem Color Academy, Gemewizard’s educational wing, has announced the official opening of its fourth branch, run in collaboration with International Institute of Gemology (IIG) of India. The new venture enables IIG to offer online and on-site classes of Gem Color Academy’s Colored Stones Grading Course in its premises in India and Hong Kong. Gemewizard’s president Menahem Sevdermish discusses
Antwerp’s Rough Tenders Thrive Despite Pandemic
Mumbai: Antwerp’s tender houses have been thriving in 2020, enabled by quick adaptations and continuity of operations in the Antwerp diamond square mile. Antwerp is home to a critical mass of buyers as well as the largest concentration of tender houses and representative offices of mining companies, enabling the successful conclusion of nearly 100 rough tenders, and more than 10,5 million
Nirav Modi’s Judgement on 25th February
London: The Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London will give its judgement on 25th February whether diamantaire Nirav Modi would be sent to India to face the law in the Rs 13,000 crore-bank fraud case. On January 8, the UK court completed the hearing on extradition of Nirav Modi to India and set February 25 as next date to deliver its judgement. Nirav
Consumer Trends & Industry Innovation by Paola
Mumbai: In one of the most riveting Knowledge Forum series organised by the GJEPC during IIJS Virtual 2.0, Paola de Luca, the founder of The Futurist Ltd, threw light on Consumer Trends & Industry Innovation, a relevant theme for our industry today. The session was hosted by Dolly Choudhary, Director, Promotions, Marketing & Business Development, GJEPC. Paola stressed upon the fact
