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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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GIA Notifies Trade of Undisclosed Diamonds
New York: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has said that it suspects 500 colorless to near colorless diamonds submitted primarily to its laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel have potentially been subjected to an undisclosed temporary treatment. So far, the diamonds treated in this way have been submitted by just a few clients. The lab said the treatment is a
IDE's Statement on Undisclosed Treated Diamonds
Ramat Gan: The President and the Board of the Israel Diamond Exchange has issued a statement expressing concern about reported suspicions that traders have distributed close to 500 high-quality, treated polished diamonds in the Israeli diamond trade, without disclosure, and with GIA diamond grading reports that misrepresented the diamonds’ true identity. The deception was exposed by GIA, which subsequently issued
WFDB Expresses Concern over GIA Statement
Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom has expressed his concern over a GIA statement that around 500 colorless to near-colorless diamonds were submitted, primarily to its grading laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, which were potentially subjected to an undisclosed temporary treatment. “I am extremely concerned by this development,” Blom said in a statement. “This is clearly
Jewellery & Knowledge Smart City near Mumbai
Mumbai: Maharashtra government has decided to set up jewellery and knowledge smart city in the state to promote the growth of gems and jewellery sector. “We plan to set up jewellery and knowledge smart city in the state to promote the growth of the gems and jewellery sector. I would request Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to provide suitable place
Gemfields Showcases 36 Ct. Ruby at June 2025 Auction
London: Gemfields will offer a broader range of secondary-type material at its forthcoming mixed-quality ruby auction in June 2025. The auction will include rubies recovered from a newer section of its Mozambican mine that has not previously been represented at auction in meaningful quantities and with a notable 36-carat ruby forming part of the offering. The gems, from the newer
Arvog Opens First Gold Loan Branch in Chennai
Chennai: Arvog, a smart-tech-enabled diversified finance company that provides financial products and services, particularly focusing on digital lending for personal and gold loans, announced the launch of its first Gold Loan Branch in Chennai, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s expansion into South India. The setting up of the branch will serve as a physical touchpoint for consumers to
Aupulent Jewellery Marks Milestone in Ethical Luxury
Mumbai:: Aupulent Jewellery, India’s lab-grown diamond brand, is redefining modern luxury with a powerful blend of legacy craftsmanship and sustainable innovation. Founded in 2021 by Surya Jain, a 5th-generation jeweller with a 150-year family heritage, the brand has quickly emerged as a frontrunner in the lab-grown diamond sector—championing a future where fine jewellery is both ethical and accessible. From its inception,
Rosy Blue Foundation Launches Scholarship
Mumbai: The Rosy Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Rosy Blue, a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, proudly announces the official launch of the Arunkumar & Ramniklal Mehta (ARRA) Scholarship, following a successful pilot phase in 2024. Established in memory of Late Shri Ramniklalbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta and Late Shri Arunkumar Ramniklalbhai Mehta, this flagship initiative aims to
