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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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Registration for 37th IIJS Premiere Opens
Mumbai: Visitor Registration for the 37th IIJS Premiere, scheduled to be held from August 6-10 2020, has opened on March 16, the organisers, GJEPC have announced. The process is online and those interested in availing of the Early Mover advantage while registering can log on to the IIJS Premiere website at www.iijs.org for the purpose. The show is among the
GJC Supports PM's Call for Janata Curfew on 22nd Mar
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (“GJC”), India’s trade federation with representation of over 6 lakh jewellers from across India, has extended its wholehearted support and cooperation to the Government in the battle against COVID-19. GJC members will support Hon. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Janata Curfew on Sunday, 22 March 2020, to fight the
HRD Antwerp Suspends Educational Courses
Mumbai: Impact of the Covid-19 over the gem and jewellery industry is globally felt now. Many trade shows have been canceled, sales and manufacturing activities have gone down drastically. The industry stakeholders are cooperating their best to prevent further the spread of the novel coronavirus. HRD Antwerp has also announced to stop its educational activity till further notice. In a
WFDB Expresses Sympathy for Coronavirus Victims
Antwerp: As COVID-19 flew across the globe and WHO declared it a pandemic, the world was already gripped with the reality that stared it in the face: the impact on the health and lives of large numbers of people in the short term, and a looming global recession and disruption of businesses over the medium term. The President of the
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian
Vasant Mehta, Illustrious Leader of G&J Industry Dies
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has lost one of its most respected statesmen. Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), passed away today, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built over several decades of dedicated service to the industry. A second-generation diamantaire, Mehta graduated from Calcutta University and moved to Mumbai in 1966,
BSM Brazil 2027 Returns to São Paulo with Expanded International Presence
São Paulo, Brazil: Following the remarkable success of its previous editions, Buyer Seller Meeting (BSM Brazil) will return to São Paulo in April 2027, further strengthening its position as Latin America’s premier international B2B event for the diamond, gemstone, jewelry and precious metals industries. Organized with the mission of connecting qualified buyers and leading international suppliers, BSM Brazil 2027 will welcome an even larger number
Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Mumbai: Israel’s once-prominent diamond industry is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history, with veteran traders reportedly leaving the business and searching for alternative livelihoods. A recent report by Ynetnews has highlighted the depth of the crisis at the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan, traditionally one of the world’s important diamond trading centres. According to veteran
