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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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8th 'Forevermark Forum' Organized in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Over the past eight years, Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, has spearheaded an all encompassing platform, the Forevermark Forum, for all their authorised jewellers, diamantaires and manufacturers from around the world. The goal of the Forum is to bring its partners together to interact, network and exchange insights on Forevermark’s growth and vision for the industry, within a global framework. This year’s Forum, held
Forevermark to Continue Investing in India: Nancy Liu
Mumbai: The recently appointed CEO of Forevermark Ms. Nancy Liu talks exclusively to G2J about the growth and prospects of the brand. Here are the excerpts: Answering a question, she said, “India is an incredibly important market for Forevermark that holds tremendous potential and we are committed to continuing to invest to support our strong growth in the country. Our aim is to continue to
Hike in Gold Import Duty Attracts Sharp Reactions
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister (FM) Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to hike the import duty on gold and other precious metals by 2.5% in Union Budget 2019. Prices for gold and other precious metals will go up with the latest announcement. Import of gold currently attracts a 10% customs duty. “It is also proposed to increase custom duty on gold
GJSCI Announces 'Anant' Design Competition Winners
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) in its endeavor to revive some dying arts in our country aimed at promoting design development, product innovation and diversification of India’s for heritage arts form viz. Hupari Payal (Kolhapur), Tarakasi (Cuttack), Thewa (Rajasthan) & Gajra (Bhuj, Gujarat) designed a contest around these arts. The objective behind the whole concept
GJEPC Webinar Explores Niryat Protsahan Support Under Export Promotion Mission
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a webinar recently to familiarize exporters with ‘Niryat Protsahan’ schemes under the Government of India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a focus on affordable finance, e-commerce exports and market diversification. The session featured Ms. Trupti Mhatre, General Manager, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
Okavango Diamond Co. Appoints Yoram Dvash as Chairperson
Gaborone: Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond marketing firm, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has appointed former World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash as chairperson of its board of directors. Dvash succeeds Gape Kaboyakgosi, who stepped down in November after leading the board for five years. Dvash brings deep industry leadership to the role, having headed the WFDB from 2020
Qatar Diamond Exchange Signs Strategic MoUs
The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Diamond Exchange of Singapore, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange and the Tokyo Diamond Exchange during the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore. The agreements reflect QDE’s strategic focus on developing closer relationships with established diamond markets across Asia and creating new opportunities for trade and cooperation between Qatar
IDMA Mourns Passing of Vasant Mehta
Antwerp: The board and members of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) deeply mourn the passing of one of the global diamond industry’s and trade’s leaders and mentors, Mr. Vasant Mehta, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. Vasant served as IDMA’s Vice President from 1998-2000 and then from 2002-2008, on behalf of the Gem &
