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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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Botswana Mulls SEZ to House Diamond Trading Hub
Gaborone: Botswana is set to introduce a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport outside Gaborone, where the relocated Diamond Trading Company would be the “anchor enterprise”, according to news reports. Royal HaskoningDHV would be responsible for the masterplan review in a joint venture with the company’s local branch. Namibia Economist reports that the special economic
Israel Diamond Ex. Opens Internet Marketing Wing
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) opened a new wing dedicated to promoting internet marketing among its members. Over the past year the Israeli Diamond Industry has introduced several electronic commerce initiatives, signaling a new direction for the industry. This year IDE together with the Israel Diamond Institute launched GET-DIAMONDS, the Israeli Diamond Industry’s official diamond trading platform. It
India’s Polished Exports Down in April
Mumbai: India’s polished diamond exports for April fell 2% year on year to $1.75 billion, figures from the nation’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) showed this week. By volume, exports of polished dropped 9% to 2.4 million carats, with the average price growing 8% to $737 per carat. Polished imports slid 17% to $184.9 million, meaning net polished
ALROSA President Visits Angola
Luanda: The president of ALROSA Sergey Ivanov paid a working visit to the Republic of Angola. He inspected the production facilities of the company and held a number of working meetings with Angolan partners to discuss the prospects for the development of ALROSA investment projects in the country. During the meeting with Carlos Sumbula, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Divine Solitaires, SGL Launch ‘Know Your Diamond’ Zone
Mumbai: The initiative equips Divine Solitaires’ reputed partner jewellers with advanced screening technology that can help verify key characteristics of diamonds,including whether a diamond is natural or laboratory-grown, checking laser inscriptions andverifying Hearts & Arrows (H&A). The screening machines will be provided as inventory to premium Divine Solitaires partner jewellers, enabling consumers to access the technology free of charge at
Sky Gold & Diamonds Acquires Purvi Gems
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., (Sky Gold) one of India’s leading jewellery manufacturers and exporters, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Private Limited, a company engaged in the manufacturing of uncut and precia jewellery and related products. Following the completion of the acquisition on October 7, 2026, Sky Gold is
‘UNNATI’ to Power Women in G&J Industry
Surat: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, yesterday launched ‘UNNATI – Powering Women in Gems & Jewellery’, a national mission to drive women in the sector learn, lead and grow as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and future leaders. Beginning with its Gujarat chapter at Sardar Patel Smruti Bhavan, Surat, UNNATI
QDE Widens its Scope with CIBJO Membership
Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has been admitted to membership of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the international jewellery industry’s principal representative and standards-setting body. QDE joins as a National Association Member, extending the exchange’s international standing beyond the diamond trade into the wider diamond, coloured gemstone and jewellery sector. QDE’s membership was approved in CIBJO’s centenary year.
