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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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India’s Diamond Exports Suffer Heavy Fall in Feb
Mumbai: India’s gross exports of cut and polished diamonds (CPD) have gone down heavily by more than 40% in February 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Totals were down from $2.34bn in February 2019 to $1.38bn for this February, according to The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). But exports of gold jewelry were up, as were overseas sales
KP to Hold Virtual Intersessional Conference
Moscow: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting will be organised as a virtual conference this year, as a precaution against the coronavirus pandemic. The annual forum, in which member states, civil societies and the diamond industry come together, was scheduled to take place in Moscow from June 8 to 12. “COVID-19 is a global challenge without parallel in our living
GJEPC Held Seminar on “Vivad Se Vishwas” Scheme
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized an interactive session on “Vivad Se Vishwas“ recently at the Convention Hall, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Bandra, Mumbai. The purpose of the session was to impart information to members about various facets of this scheme, which was announced during Budget 2020-21. Mr. Anil Kumar, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax; Mr. Rakesh
Sriram Natarajan to Become MD, GIA India
Mumbai: Ms. Nirupa Bhatt announced her transition from her full-time position as managing director of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (“GIA India”), effective June 15. In her role as managing director, Bhatt oversaw the successful 10-year expansion of GIA India. “I intend to transition from my current operational role as managing director of GIA India to a consulting advisory position
India’s Largest Platinum Experience Zone at Kalamandir Jewellers, Vadodara
Vadodara: Kalamandir Jewellers has unveiled India’s largest Platinum Experience Zone at its new flagship store in Vadodara, creating a dedicated destination for consumers to explore platinum jewellery across designs, occasions andprice points. The launch strengthens the visibility of platinum jewellery in Gujarat and complements Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) ongoing efforts to build awareness and appreciation for the metal through consumer education, design innovation
JGW Hong Kong Begins from 14th September
HONG KONG: Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong. Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide. This is the trade’s ultimate B2B sourcing destination: Six specialised buying experiences where attendees move beyond
GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
