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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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De Beers Publishes Diamond Insight Flash Report
Mumbai: De Beers’ fourth Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ report looks at how diamond jewellery design trends for the upcoming gifting season are expected to be influenced by how consumers are feeling in response to the events of this year and the impact of lockdowns. De Beers partnered with leading London-based fashion trends consultancy, Adorn Insight, to review De Beers’ consumer research data
DPIIT-GJEPC Talks Progress on E-commerce Policy
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a meeting under the chairmanship of Mr. Anil Aggarwal, Jt. Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on 22nd September to discuss export-related issues in the gems and jewellery sector for the promotion of B2C exports through e-commerce. The video meeting was attended by Mr. S. Suresh
GJEPC to Hold 1st India Global Connect Business Meet
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem & jewellery trade in India, in its endeavour to boost exports from India, is organising an exclusive Virtual Business Meet in order to connect Jewellery Manufacturers from India to leading Retailers/wholesalers of UK. The India Global Connect conference will provide platform to explore opportunities, understand business needs
Examining Generic Promotion of Natural Diamonds
Milan: The Emmy Awards, the U.S. entertainment industry’s annual celebration of excellence in television, took place virtually on September 20 this year and featured the launch of the first-ever celebrity campaign by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), the industry body dedicated to promoting the natural diamond category in consumer markets around the world. The star of the series of video
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
