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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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Gem Diamonds Profit Halves in 2016
London: Gem Diamonds Limited posted a sharp drop in revenue and a halving on the year in profit in its financial results for calendar year 2016. Revenue dropped to $189.8 million from $249.5 million in 2015, while profit was $32.3 million from $67.4 million. Consequently, its directors have “resolved not to propose the payment of a dividend in respect of
Forevermark Forum Stresses Importance of Consumer
New York: The sixth annual Forevermark Forum took place last week, with 450 Forevermark retail jeweler, manufacturer and diamantaire partners. The ‘Forevermark Forward’ conference theme focused on leading with Forevermark to gain a competitive advantage and improve overall diamond business. “Through innovation, integrity and superior quality, Forevermark offers a more engaging customer experience than any other diamond brand,” said Charles
Namibia Earns $305m from De Beers
Windhoek: The Namibian Government is said to have earned R4 billion ($305 million) from De Beers last year in corporate tax, royalties and dividends. De Beers and the government of Namibia jointly own Namdeb Holdings, which has operations along the south-west coast of the country as well as land-based operations at Oranjemund and satellite mines near Lüderitz and along the
AIGS Appoints Barbara Wheat as President
Bangkok: The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) has announced that Barbara Wheat has been appointed president and will assume her role in mid-March. Barbara Wheat has a long history with AIGS and the Ho Group, founders of AIGS. Beginning in 1993, she served as managing director of the Ho Group’s publishing company, Jewelry Trade Publications. AIGS was established in
Diamonds for Development Fund Receives Initial Funding
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group yesterday announced that De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of BWP1 billion to the Diamond for Development Fund, marking a major milestone in the progress of the Fund and its mandate to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification. The disbursement follows the establishment of the Fund’s governance
De Beers Reports Lower Q3 Output
London: De Beers reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance at Orapa, in Botswana, and a slowdown at Venetia, in South Africa, ahead of a planned two-year production pause. Operational Performance: De Beers notes that rough diamond production was 11% lower at 6.8
New FEMA Guidelines to Exporters Explained
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IndusInd Bank, organized a webinar on 16 October 2026 to explain the revised Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines and their implications for the gem and jewellery trade. Prakash Kumar Rath, Head – Gems, Jewellery and Diamond Division, IndusInd Bank, addressed key changes under the revised framework, which
India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
