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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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CIBJO Releases Ethics Special Report
Milan: With eight weeks to go to the opening of the 2016 CIBJO Congress in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 26, 2016, the second of the CIBJO commissions’ Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Ethics Commission, headed by Cecilia Gardner, the report reviews the World Jewellery Confederation’s efforts over the past year to promote Corporate Social Responsibility and
India’s Economy to Expand at 7.6% in '16-'17: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India has reiterated that the economy is likely to expand at 7.6 per cent in 2016-17, with a better than anticipated agricultural performance and the possibility of release of payments under the 7th Pay Commission’s in the fourth quarter of 2016-17. Releasing its Annual Report 2015-16, prepared under the leadership of its outgoing Governor Raghuram
ALROSA’s Revenue & Profit Soared in H1
Moscow: ALROSA’s revenue and profit soared in the first half, boosted by stronger global rough demand and an 11 percent weakening of the Russian ruble. Sales in the six months to June 30 leapt 42 percent to $2.87 billion (RUB 186.67 billion), the miner reported. Diamond sales grew 45 percent to $2.7 billion, with the remainder of revenue coming from
8th Edition of GGJS from 6th Jan. 2017
Ahmedabad: The 8th edition of the Gujarat Gold Jewellery Show (GGJS) is schedule on 6-7-8 January 2017 at the Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India. Since its debut in 2010, the GGJS Show has grown to become a much –awaited jewellery exhibition in India. It established its place as an ideal platform for jewellery to tap into India’s jewellery
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is Chairperson of Diamonds for Development Fund
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group are delighted to confirm that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been appointed as the Diamonds for Development Fund’s Chairperson. Dr. Adesina is a widely respected global leader and renowned development economist with close to 40 years of experience in global and African development issues. He was the 8th elected President
GJEPC Showcases India’s Craftsmanship at JCK Las Vegas
Las Vegas: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marks a defining milestone this year, celebrating its 21st consecutive participation at JCK Las Vegas, the world’s premier jewellery trade event. From May 29th to June 1st, 2026, at The Venetian Expo, the India Pavilion will serve as a global stage for 33 of India’s most visionary member exporters. Spanning
Edward Asscher Re-Elected as RJC Vice Chair
London: Edward Asscher is re elected as the Vice Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Mr. Asscher has served in the role for the past four years. In 2024, Asscher was a nominee for the chairman position. However, he ultimately lost the vote to Richline CEO Dave Meleski and remained vice chairman. Though Asscher retired in 2020 after five decades at the helm of family-run
NDC Welcomes GJEPC Membership
Las Vegas: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has recently joined the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The NDC announced membership of GJEPC, making it the first industry body to progress toward NDC membership under the Luanda Accord framework. The milestone follows GJEPC’s signing of the Luanda Accord in June 2025 and the Memorandum of Understanding during the second
