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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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Jean-Marc Lieberherr Leaving Rio Tinto
Perth: Global mining giant Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Simon Trott to lead its Diamonds business as part of a restructure of its Diamonds & Minerals product group, reports DIB Online. Trott replaces Jean-Marc Lieberherr who will be leaving Rio Tinto after ten years with Rio Tinto Diamonds, the past two and a half years of which he
First Diamond Exploration Vessel Launched
Windhoek: On Saturday 9, the De Beers Marine Namibia’s diamond sampling and exploration vessel Nujoma was launched from the slipway at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The first of its kind and highly specialized vessel for deep water mineral exploration will include a wide range of tailor made equipment and features. It is based on the MT 6022 design from
WDM to Present Workshop During VICENZAORO
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM), in cooperation with Fiera di Vicenza, Europe’s leading jewellery trade fair organizer, will hold a seminar entitled “What consumers expect retailers to know about diamonds,” during the upcoming VICENZAORO January 2016 fair that will be held from January 22 to 27. The seminar will take placeon January 25th, from 10.00 – 11.00
Borsa İstanbul and WDM Sign Cooperation
Hong Kong: Borsa İstanbul, the only bourse regulated under Turkish Capital Market Law, and the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) have signed an agreement that cements the cooperation between Borsa İstanbul and WDM, with the specific objective to institutionalize diamond trading in Turkey and in other key markets by means of Borsa İstanbul’s extensive networking capabilities and ready access to
Titan Plans to Shift Manufacturing Units to UAE
Mumbai: Titan, India’s largest jeweller and watchmaker, is considering moving part of its manufacturing operations to the UAE to preserve low-tariff access to U.S. markets amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, according to media reports. A part of the Tata Group, Titan recently announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Dubai-based luxury retailer Damas, which runs
Gemfields Sells ‘Faberge’ for $ 50 Million
London: Gemfields announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly owned Fabergé Limited (‘Fabergé’), the iconic luxury brand, to SMG Capital LLC (the ‘Buyer’), for a total consideration of USD 50 million. Of that sum, USD 45 million is payable to Gemfields by the Buyer on completion of the sale (which is expected on
GJEPC to Celebrate PM’s 75th Birth Day in a Unique Way
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has pledged to introduce a nationwide blood donation campaign to commemorate and celebrate Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s birthday on 17th September 2025. The same day will be celebrated as the National Jewellers Day every year. Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions GJEPC announced during the IIJS Premiere 2025 that
Golden Carat Launches Jewel of Time Awards
Mumbai: Golden Carat Pvt Ltd, India’s Diamond Jewellery Manufacturer launched GOLDIS | ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ at the IIJS Premiere show in Mumbai. The award was launched during the India Jewellery Designer & Artisan Forum held at the IIJS Premiere 2025. ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ is initiated by Golden Carat Pvt Ltd to recognize the valuable services offered by Industry
