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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
India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo
London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the
