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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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Signet to Conduct Independent Review
New York: Signet Jewellers Limited announced that its new Board Committee, focused on Respect in the Workplace, has appointed former federal Judge Barbara S. Jones to conduct a thorough review of the company’s policies and practices regarding equal opportunity and workplace expectations. “Judge Barbara Jones’ integrity is impeccable. She and her team have had a distinguished career in matters relating
Surat-Dubai Flight Starts from 15th May
Surat’s diamond industry is all set to glitter with the direct business links with the world’s second largest diamond centre in Dubai following the proposed launch of international connectivity by the Air India (AI) starting from May 15. For diamond traders and jewellery makers over the world, Dubai remains an important trade centre for pearls. But, of late, a growing
Dubai Diamond Trade Sharply Jumped in 2016
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) gained 268 new members in 2016, facilitating a sharp rise in diamond-trading activity there. A total of 945 companies now operate in the bourse, out of the 13,500 members that the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) hosts in its tax-free zone, according to the DMCC’s recent annual report. The DMCC, which includes commodities such
Second DDES in Surat Concluded Successfully
Massive awareness campaign in 21 cities across India Surat’s diamond associations pledge to preserve its reputation GJEPC Chairman offers 50% discount to all Associations in & around Surat which want to install synthetic diamond detection machines Surat: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem & jewellery industry, organized the second edition of ‘Diamond Detection
Platinum Jewelry Takes Center Stage at the Emmy Awards
Mumbai: The 78th Emmy Awards delivered a dazzling showcase of fine jewelry, with platinum featured in many of the evening’s most memorable red carpet looks. Prized for its rarity, enduring strength and naturally luminous white color, platinum provided the ultimate setting for extraordinary diamonds and rare gemstones worn by some of television’s biggest stars. From striking diamond earrings to contemporary
De Beers Group Science & Technology Showcases SynthDetect 2
London: De Beers Group’s Science & Technology division today revealed SynthDetect 2, the next generation desktop diamond screening instrument. The first SynthDetect instrument and its successor SynthDetect XL – released in 2017 and 2018 respectively – have been among the most successful instruments in De Beers Group’s suite of diamond verification instruments due to their outstanding technical screening functionality and
Amit Shah Graces 52nd India Gems & Jewellery Awards
Industry’s premier awards bring together national and state leadership, recognising excellence and India’s growing global ambitions Mumbai: In a landmark gathering that brought together the country’s political leadership and the leadership of India’s gem and jewellery industry, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the prestigious 52nd India Gems & Jewellery Awards (IGJA), with Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble
Gemfields Generates $29.6m from Emerald Auction
London: Gemfields Group Limited announced that its latest commercial-quality emerald auction generated $29.6 million, with every lot sold and the average realized price rising sharply from its previous sale. The auction, held between 24 August and 10 September, achieved $9.72 per carat, compared with $7.46 at the November-December 2025 auction. Total proceeds were also up from $25.4 million despite the volume
