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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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GJSCI Kick Starts Pilot Project of JADE
Mumbai: The Indian gems and jewellery industry recently witnessed the virtual launch of GJSCI’s Centre for J.A.D.E. (Jewellery Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Excellence) on 30th November, 2020. To give one an insight of the concept, J.A.D.E. is a Centre of Excellence (COE) of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that focuses on the use of AI for Indian gems and jewellery industry.
Landmark Budget for Gem & Jewellery Industry
Gold import duty reduced from 12.5% to 7.5% Silver import duty reduced from 12.5% to 7.5% Duty on Platinum reduced to 10% Clarification Sought – Equalisation Levy of 2% not applicable on B2B Purchases from International Diamond Auctions A new Sebi regulated gold exchange has been announced Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday welcomed Finance Minister
Reduction in Duty on Precious Metals Welcomed
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday reduce the long awaited import duty on gold and silver from 12.5 to 7.5%. For platinum, the duty was reduced to 10%. The booster step to the already fumbling industry was whole heartedly welcomed by leaders. Ms. Vaishali Banerjee, Managing Director, Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India: “The Budget presented by the
Import Duty on Gold, Silver Reduced to 7.5%
New Delhi: The government of India on February 1 recommended reducing import duty on gold and silver to 7.5 percent, a move which would make the bullion metal and jewellery cheaper in the domestic market for the buyer. Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech said, “It is proposed to decrease custom duty on gold and other precious metals from
Feriel Zerouki Forced Diamond ind. to Face Itself
Antwerp: Feriel Zerouki forced the diamond industry to confront the questions it had long avoided during her presidency of the World Diamond Council (WDC), a tenure defined by service to those most exposed at the front line of the trade. Taking office at a time of rising scrutiny, tightening regulation and changing consumer expectations, Zerouki placed reform of the Kimberley
Anoop Mehta Elected as Vice President of WDC
Antwerp: Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was elected as the president of World Diamond Council (WDC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta was elected as Vice President of the WDC un-opposed. During the recently held AGM of WDC in Antwerp, Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was appointed President of WDC and Mr. Anoop Mehta who is currently serving as the President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB),
IAGES Grows to 550+ Accredited Partner Outlets
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory body has crossed the 100+ accredited partner landmark, establish a strong presence with 550+ partner outlets. With its footprint spanning 240+ cities pan India, IAGES consolidates its position as the facilitator of trust, transparency, and standardization in the gold sector. The IAGES accreditation network today spans the entire
Kama Jewelry Turns 30
Mumbai: Mumbai-based Kama Jewelry has marked three decades of fine jewelry manufacturing, Rs.982 Crore in revenue, 1,200 craftspeople, 260+ clients across four continents, and a 27% CAGR that rivals the best long-term compounders in Indian business. • Rs.982 Cr — FY2025-26 Revenue | +22% YoY growth• 27.1% — 30-Year CAGR | No outside capital raised• 1,200+ — Master craftspeople, all
