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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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National Jewellery Awards 2025 Presented
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly hosted the 14th edition of the World Gold Council (WGC) Presents National Jewellery Awards (NJA’25), powered by IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide, at Jasmine Hall, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, in conjunction with the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS). The evening was a dazzling celebration of India’s finest jewellery
Rio Tinto Launches its Final Beyond Rare Tender
Mumbai: Rio Tinto has launched its final Beyond Rare TM Tender, the third in its annual Art Series, featuring 52 lots of extraordinarily rare masterpieces of nature, from its Canadian and Australian diamond mines. Titled Into the Light, this unique event marks a special chapter in world diamond history. With Rio Tinto’s Australian Argyle Diamond Mine ceasing operations in November
JGW Hong Kong Honours Sustainability Champions
Hong Kong: The Winners and Finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards) were celebrated at a Recognition Ceremony hosted last night by the industry’s No.1 jewellery sourcing destination – Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW). Powered by Informa Markets Jewellery, the Awards programme recognises exceptional sustainability initiatives within the fine jewellery, gemstone and related sectors.
Diwali Edition of GJS Opens in Mumbai
Mumbai: The India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS2025) – Diwali Edition officially opened yesterday with a grand inauguration ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The prestigious event was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis who attended the #HamaraApnaShow as Chief Guest, marking a proud moment for the Indian gem and jewellery industry. Also graced by
Jeffrey Bilgore Elected President of AGTA
New York: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced the results of its annual board of directors’ election, according to a statement released September 11. Jeffrey Bilgore of Jeffrey Bilgore, LLC, was elected President. Cynthia Renée (Marcusson) of Cynthia Renee, Inc., and Avi Raz of A & Z Pearls, Inc., were re-elected as directors to the board. Kusam Malhotra of
Alrosa to cut rough Prices by 8 to 10%
Moscow: Russian diamond miner ALROSA will lower rough diamond prices at its September trading session by 8% to 10%, Russian news agency Interfax reported Sept. 15, citing two unnamed sources involved in diamond trading. The company took the decision to reduce prices Sept. 14, according to the news wire. “Preliminarily, the drop is 10%, in the framework of the market
UAE to Become Chair of KP In 2016
Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading commodity hubs and the UAE Ministry of Economy’s authority for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), welcomed the selection of the UAE as the Vice-Chair of the KP in 2015. The appointment was recently confirmed through a voting process involving all KP Participants. The UAE will assume the role
Gujarat Hira Bourse Denotified as SEZ
Surat: The Gujarat Hira Bourse (GHB) project in Surat has been denotified as a Special Economic Zone, according to a decision taken by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India recently, reports gjepc.org. The notification from the ministry, signed by Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Jt Secy, Department of Commerce, has rescinded an earlier government order of 2007 under which the bulk
