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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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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Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?

The natural diamond industry is finally confronting a question it perhaps should have asked much earlier: Did it underestimate the speed, scale and nature of the laboratory-grown diamond (LGD) revolution? For years, laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) were treated by much of the natural diamond industry as a niche product—an inexpensive alternative with limited appeal to serious jewellery consumers. The assumption was

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India’s G&J Exports Rise 2.44% in April–July 2026

Mumbai: India’s gross gems and jewellery (G&J) exports for the April–July 2026 period stood at US$ 9.17 billion (Rs. 87,078.01 crore), registering 2.44% growth in US Dollar terms and 13.58% growth in Rupee terms over the corresponding period last year, according to figures provided by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The growth has been led by value-added segments.

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Russia Plans Europe’s Largest Diamond Cutting Cluster

Moscow: Russia is planning to create the largest cluster of diamond-cutting facilities in Europe, in a move aimed at retaining more value from its stones. The cluster will combine Alrosa’s Kristall cutting plant in Smolensk with facilities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia’s main diamond-producing region. President Vladimir Putin formalized the plan in an executive order signed August 6.

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Unveils Innovative Designs

Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds showcased its strong focus on innovation and design excellence at IIJS Premiere 2026, unveiling a diverse portfolio of products reflecting evolving consumer preferences and market trends. The showcase was attended by Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, and Mr. Ba Ramesh, Joint Managing Director, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd., along with Sky Gold & Diamonds’ Directors

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GJEPC Seeks Special Assistance from MSME Ministry

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) made a representation on the key focus areas pertaining to Gems & Jewellery to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector to  Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of MSME, Government of India, on 6th August. Through a virtual meet, Mr. Colin Shah, GJEPC Chairman and Mr. Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman, briefed

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GJEPC to Organise First-Ever BSM in Virtual Format

Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for the promotion of gems and jewellery, will be hosting their Buyer and Seller Meet (BSM) for the first time in a virtual format, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual format of this unique buyers and sellers meet will give an opportunity for Indian domestic jewellery

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WGC Launches Retail Gold Investment Principles

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) the market development organisation for the gold industry, has launched its new Retail Gold Investment Principles (RGIPs). These Principles are designed to set the bar for product providers across the global retail gold market and further encourage retail investors to place their trust in gold. The RGIPs will provide high-level, best practice principles for

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eBay Announces Association with IGI

Mumbai: With an objective to drive precedence in one of the most significant categories in Indian exports, eBay in India announced its association with the International Gemological Institute (IGI). The largest organization of its kind, IGI is a highly trusted name in certifying the widest variety of gemstones and jewelry in the world. The Gems and Jewelry Certification program (GJCP) introduced by eBay

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