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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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Gold Demand Slips from Last Year’s Record Q1
Mumbai: Global gold demand in Q1 2017 was 1,034 tonnes (t), a decline of 18% compared to the record Q1 in 2016, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report. Inflows into Exchange Traded Funds(ETFs) totalled 109t which, although solid, were nonetheless a fraction of last year’s near-record inflows. Slower central bank demand also contributed to
De Beers Group Returns $5 Bln to Partners in 2016
Gaborone: De Beers Group increased returns to governments, communities, supply chain partners and its joint venture partners by 26 per cent to US$5 billion in 2016, according to its latest Report to Society, published yesterday. The increase, delivered through taxes, payments for goods and services and dividends, reflects De Beers Group’s improved financial and operating performance in a year that
Gem Diamonds High-Quality 80ct. Diamond
London: Gem Diamonds has discovered an 80-carat rough stone that it has described as one of the highest-quality diamonds ever found at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The D-color, type-II diamond is relatively small compared with some of the huge stones the mine has produced over the years, including a 114-carat gem the company extracted last month. However, few previous
WDC Applauds the Start of KP Reform Cycle
Perth: World Diamond Council (WDC) members representing every sector of the diamond industry, joined together on May 1-4 at the 2017 Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Perth. The focus of this year’s meeting was the start of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) review cycle in order to strengthen the Kimberley Process. For the second year in a row the
20 under 40: Celebrating the Next Generation of Leaders
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s 20 Under Forty Awards celebrate exceptional young leaders shaping the gem and jewellery industry. The GJEPC recently opened nominations for the 2026 edition. Honorees will be recognized at IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026, being held August 5–9 at the Jio World Convention Centre and August 6–10 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre
GJEPC Gears Up Industry for India–UK CETA Rollout
Mumbai: The implementation of the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 15 July 2026 marks a transformative milestone for India’s gem and jewellery industry, opening the door to significantly greater market access, enhanced competitiveness and accelerated bilateral trade with one of its key export markets. With zero-duty access for nearly 99% of Indian exports to the UK, the agreement
Global Gold City Project Announced
Hyderabad: Goldsikka Limited, a Hyderabad based Company, has introduced the Global Gold City Project (GGC), a pioneering initiative to establish India’s first integrated gold ecosystem. This project will consolidate mining, refining, trading, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure into a single hub, positioning India as a global leader in the gold industry. The project’s main objective is to Build a world class gold
P N Gadgil Jewellers Reports Revenue Growth of 41% YoY
Mumbai: P N Gadgil Jewellers has recently announced its quarterly results. The Company delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY27, reporting robust revenue growth of 41% YoY. The Retail segment grew 56% YoY, with robust same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 46% YoY as the primary driver, indicating that the growth was substantially organic in nature, driven by deeper customer engagement
