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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Qatar Diamond Exchange Broadens Asian Presence

Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China (DFHK), establishing a strategic partnership between the two organizations. The agreement was formalized in Hong Kong by Ghanim Al-Saadi, Director of the Qatar Diamond Exchange, and Lawrence Ma, President of DFHK. Founded in 2000, DFHK represents Hong Kong’s diamond

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Diamonds for Development Fund Receives Initial Funding

Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group yesterday announced that De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of BWP1 billion to the Diamond for Development Fund, marking a major milestone in the progress of the Fund and its mandate to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification. The disbursement follows the establishment of the Fund’s governance

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De Beers Reports Lower Q3 Output

London:  De Beers reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance at Orapa, in Botswana, and a slowdown at Venetia, in South Africa, ahead of a planned two-year production pause. Operational Performance: De Beers notes that rough diamond production was 11% lower at 6.8

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New FEMA Guidelines to Exporters Explained

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IndusInd Bank, organized a webinar on 16 October 2026 to explain the revised Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines and their implications for the gem and jewellery trade. Prakash Kumar Rath, Head – Gems, Jewellery and Diamond Division, IndusInd Bank, addressed key changes under the revised framework, which

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GJEPC Organizes First India-USA Jewellery BSM

The first-ever India-US Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) was inaugurated by Mr. Colin Shah, Vice Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC. Leading Indian jewellery exporters interacted with a delegation of over 32 topmost jewellery buyers i.e. 23 from United States and 9 from New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom and Germany –

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PNG Jewellers Collaborates with Forevermark

Pune: PNG Jewellers in association with Forevermark launched their exclusive festive collection. The latest collection with over 400+ designs have been crafted by PNG Jewellers with Forevermark diamonds. Contemporary and chic the stunning diamond jewellery collection is perfectly suited for every occasion. And is bound to add a sparkle to every woman’s collection. PNG Jewellers collaborated with Forevermark to bring forth an exquisitely crafted jewellery

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Diamond Identification, Detection Tech. Roadshow

Antwerp: The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the organizers and hosts of the 21st Presidents’ Meeting, the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC platform, will be staging a roadshow of current diamond identification and detection technology during the meeting that takes place September 23-25. The Presidents’ Meeting is the biennial meeting of the leadership of two sister organizations, the World Federation of

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Dover Street Market Curates Sotheby’s Jewels Auction

Mumbai: Kicking off during New York Fashion Week this September, Sotheby’s is partnering with high fashion retailer Dover Street Market to showcase a special selection of the auction house’s upcoming Fine Jewels sale (New York, 25 September 2019) within their cutting-edge New York and Los Angeles locations. Curated by Dover Street Market, the selection will juxtapose period and vintage jewels within a fresh and contemporary setting designed

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