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Gold and Silver Ran 5% Despite a Hawkish Fed. Are Markets Repricing Fiscal Risk?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending August 21 was defined by two opposing forces. On Tuesday the 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.34%, its highest reading since 2007. On Wednesday the Treasury Department announced it would at least double its liquidity-support buybacks of 10 to 30-year securities; hours later, FOMC minutes from July 28 to 29 showed many participants judged further tightening would likely be necessary if inflation did not decline. On the same day, US federal debt crossed $40 trillion, only
Gold and Silver Ran 5% Despite a Hawkish Fed. Are Markets Repricing Fiscal Risk?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending August 21 was defined by two opposing forces. On Tuesday the 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.34%, its highest reading since 2007. On Wednesday the Treasury Department announced it would at least double its liquidity-support buybacks of 10 to 30-year securities; hours later, FOMC minutes from July 28 to 29 showed many participants judged further tightening would likely be necessary if inflation did not decline. On the same day, US federal debt crossed $40 trillion, only
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Gem-A Announce Council Election Results
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the results of its hotly contested election for seats on the Association’s Council, following a vote held at a reconvened AGM on Wednesday 26 August. The newly formed Council is comprised of a number of dedicated and long-standing Members of the Association with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
IDE Mulls Creating Large Diamond Factory
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is considering opening a manufacturing plant for the polishing of large diamonds, according to information posted on its website. The IDE’s Industry Committee has invited members of the bourse to a discussion of the facility on September 7. Plans calls for converting 400 square meters of currently unused space into a factory. The
ALROSA Releases Social & Environmental Report
Moscow: ALROSA published Social & Environmental Report. The Report was prepared in accordance with the “core” level of the new GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. The Report is to inform a wider audience about ALROSA’s major contribution to three areas of sustainable development: economy, environment and social systems. The Company’s social and environmental performance, commitments to the shareholders, clients and
India Has No Plans to Amend FTA with ASEAN
New Delhi: India is not likely to amend its free trade agreement (FTA) with the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to curb the sharp increase of gold jewellery imports from the region. The Indian Commerce Ministry, which has been alerted by the country’s Revenue Department about the sudden spurt in gold jewellery imports at preferential duties through
Gem-A Announce Council Election Results
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the results of its hotly contested election for seats on the Association’s Council, following a vote held at a reconvened AGM on Wednesday 26 August. The newly formed Council is comprised of a number of dedicated and long-standing Members of the Association with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
IDE Mulls Creating Large Diamond Factory
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is considering opening a manufacturing plant for the polishing of large diamonds, according to information posted on its website. The IDE’s Industry Committee has invited members of the bourse to a discussion of the facility on September 7. Plans calls for converting 400 square meters of currently unused space into a factory. The
ALROSA Releases Social & Environmental Report
Moscow: ALROSA published Social & Environmental Report. The Report was prepared in accordance with the “core” level of the new GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. The Report is to inform a wider audience about ALROSA’s major contribution to three areas of sustainable development: economy, environment and social systems. The Company’s social and environmental performance, commitments to the shareholders, clients and
India Has No Plans to Amend FTA with ASEAN
New Delhi: India is not likely to amend its free trade agreement (FTA) with the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to curb the sharp increase of gold jewellery imports from the region. The Indian Commerce Ministry, which has been alerted by the country’s Revenue Department about the sudden spurt in gold jewellery imports at preferential duties through
