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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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IDE to Hold Rio Tinto Tender from 25th Oct
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will hold a tender of rough diamonds by Rio Tinto from October 25 – 28, 2020 in the IDE International Tender Center. On offer are a unique collection of large (+10.8 Ct), high quality Specials and Fancy Colored rough diamonds, originating from the Argyle, Diavik and Murowa mines. The goods will be offered
Rio Tinto Diamonds Dazzle in Rough Diamond Tender
Perth: A selection of the finest rough diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Canadian and Australian mines will be tendered to diamond specialists from around the world in October and November. Headlining Rio Tinto’s forthcoming “Specials” Tender, which showcases rough diamonds greater than 10.8 carats, is Lot number 1, Diavik Helios, a 74.48 carat Fancy yellow diamond. The Diavik Helios takes its
AG&J Responds to GIA Decision to Grade LGD
New York: Analytical Gemology and Jewelry head Mr. Dusan Simic has launched a response to the decision of the GIA to grade laboratory-grown diamonds in what he calls a standardized fashion. “It is also unfortunate that the GIA only made its decision regarding LGDs after the recent publication of the third edition of Laboratory-Grown Diamonds – Information guide to HPHT
Forevermark Launches 3 Stores with Fortofino
Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group launched three more doors in partnership with Fortofino in North India this week. The brand saw the opening of the 8th Forevermark Boutique in Ludhiana as well as the launch at the Fortofino stores in the city of Jammu and Ambala. This is the second store in Jammu after the success
GJC Requests Formation of Gujarat State Level Vigilance Committee
Ahmedabad: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) yesterday informed that it had formally requested the Government of Gujarat to establish a State Level Vigilance Committee dedicated to protecting the interests of jewellers across the state. A high-level delegation from GJC, led by Chairman Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Mr. Avinash Gupta, Director Mr. Salim Daginawala, ZCM Mr. Avi Shah,
Before You Buy Gold, Follow the Golden Rule
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization established by and for the Indian gold industry, has unveiled an exciting new campaign #PehlaCheckIAGES to elevate gold industry standards across the country. The IAGES framework of accreditation was formed with a vision to set the highest standards of integrity and excellence across the entire gold value
De Beers & GJEPC Leaders Discuss Market Challenges
Mumbai: Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers Group, met the GJEPC leadership at the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai on 28 November. Rowley was joined by Sean Lin, VP Sales, De Beers Group, and Sunil Dias, Diamond Consultant, De Beers. The De Beers officials were received by GJEPC’s leadership including Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice
Flanders Allows Foreign Diamond Workers in Antwerp
Antwerp: The Council of Ministers of the Flemish Government decided on the proposal of Minister of Work Zuhal Demir, that foreign workers may be employed for the shortage occupations of diamond polishers and diamond sorters. The decision is an important boost for the Antwerp diamond sector, which faces a structural shortage of these specialised profiles. They are scarcely available on
