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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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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
Synthetics only 3% of Total Natural Diamond Supply
Surat: A summary of the findings of the study on the synthetic diamond landscape carried out by Bonas & Co for the GJEPC’s Natural Diamond Monitoring Committee (NDMC) and released at the DDES 2017 estimates the current peak installed capacity of synthetic diamond manufacturers worldwide to be between 2.3 mn to 4.2 mn, or about 2-3% of total natural diamond
India's Gold Imports Up in March to $4.17 Bn
Mumbai: India’s gold imports rose to $4.17 bn in March, which is expected to widen the current account deficit.Gold imports stood at $974 mn in March last year. Imports of gold were on a decline since February 2016 until September 2016. It grew in October and November last year but again dipped in December 2016 and January 2017. In February,
IDE Publishes Code of Ethics
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has published a code of ethics written specifically by Israeli professor Asa Kasher, the IDI portal announced. IDE President Yoram Dvash said: “I am proud to be the first bourse president in the world to launch a code of ethics. It combines very well the IDE’s path – a path of transparency and
Two New Gold & Silver Vending Machines Launched in Mumbai
Mumbai: Aspect Bullion & Refinery, the pioneer behind India’s first-ever Gold & Silver Vending Machine, has launched two new vending machine installations in Mumbai this June. This expansion marks another significant milestone in the company’s mission to make buying gold and silver more accessible, seamless, and convenient through an innovative, secure, and hassle-free purchasing experience. A vending machine was launched at
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Crosses 25,000 Registrations
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 surpassed 25,000 visitor registrations, marking a strong response from the domestic and international jewellery trade. In view of the milestone, GJEPC has extended the Phase 1 visitor registration deadline to 10 July 2026, giving buyers and trade visitors additional time to register at the current rates before the next pricing phase. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026,
Antwerp Presents Ring with 321 Natural Diamonds to the US
Antwerp: During the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States (US) in the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the Antwerp diamond sector presented an exclusive ring set with 321 natural diamonds to U.S. President Donald Trump. The ring symbolizes the historic trade relationship between Antwerp and the United States – for decades the most important export market for
From London to Athens, GJEPC Builds New Export Opportunities
London: Representing India’s gem & jewellery industry (G&J), the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh joined the high-level business delegation led by India’s Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal to the UK and Greece. In the UK, GJEPC championed the industry’s priorities as the India–UK FTA paves the way for gem & jewellery
