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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 $40 trillion, only
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Modi-Putin Agree to Cooperate in Diamond Sector
In a statement to the press following the Russian-Indian talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the strategic cooperation between Russia and India in the diamond industry. “Russia is the world’s largest diamond-producing country, which accounts for 27 per cent of the global diamond output, and India is the leader in diamond manufacturing accounting for 65 per cent of
Anglo American Donates to DDI
Gaborone: The Anglo American Group Foundation has given a three-year contribution to support the Diamond Development Initiative’s efforts to promote responsible sourcing and improve the lives of local miners and their families in Africa. Anglo’s funding will allow DDI to carry out its primary functions, including the registration of artisanal miners, the implementation of the Development Diamond Standards at mining
India’s Polished Diamonds Export -15% in Nov
Mumbai: The drop in exports of cut and polished diamonds from India continued during November 2015, with the country exporting US$ 1.32 billion worth of goods, down 15.2% from the US$ 1.56 bn worth of exports a year ago, according to data released by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). However, gold jewellery exports during the month were
PDE Launches Accredited Buyers Program
Panama: The Panama Diamond Exchange has launched an Accredited Buyers Program, providing benefits to registered professional buyers from Latin American countries, on purchases of diamonds, gemstones and jewelry made at the World Jewelry Hub in Panama City. A key element of the program will be rebates of up to $1,000 on merchandise that has been acquired by a buyer on
Modi-Putin Agree to Cooperate in Diamond Sector
In a statement to the press following the Russian-Indian talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the strategic cooperation between Russia and India in the diamond industry. “Russia is the world’s largest diamond-producing country, which accounts for 27 per cent of the global diamond output, and India is the leader in diamond manufacturing accounting for 65 per cent of
Anglo American Donates to DDI
Gaborone: The Anglo American Group Foundation has given a three-year contribution to support the Diamond Development Initiative’s efforts to promote responsible sourcing and improve the lives of local miners and their families in Africa. Anglo’s funding will allow DDI to carry out its primary functions, including the registration of artisanal miners, the implementation of the Development Diamond Standards at mining
India’s Polished Diamonds Export -15% in Nov
Mumbai: The drop in exports of cut and polished diamonds from India continued during November 2015, with the country exporting US$ 1.32 billion worth of goods, down 15.2% from the US$ 1.56 bn worth of exports a year ago, according to data released by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). However, gold jewellery exports during the month were
PDE Launches Accredited Buyers Program
Panama: The Panama Diamond Exchange has launched an Accredited Buyers Program, providing benefits to registered professional buyers from Latin American countries, on purchases of diamonds, gemstones and jewelry made at the World Jewelry Hub in Panama City. A key element of the program will be rebates of up to $1,000 on merchandise that has been acquired by a buyer on
