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

Read More »

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

Read More »

Top News

India’s Gold Demand in Q3 2023 up by 10%

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average. According to the WGC’s data series, central banks saw the third strongest quarter of net buying, reaching 337t. Although shy

Read More »

Facets Diamond Conference Concluded

Gaborone: The government of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre yesterday concluded the co-organised, two-day diamond conference, FACETS 2023, Motswedi Wa Khumo – Diamonds For Change, in the country’s capital, Gaborone. The conference, inaugurated by Botswana President Masisi, welcomed a host of delegates and industry stakeholders from across the globe, gathering to discuss the state of the diamond industry

Read More »

IDRIS ELBA Reveals Gold’s Untold Stories

Mumbai: World Gold Council (WGC) has announced the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. Immersed in adventure, Idris Elba (Luther, Beast of Nations, Hijack) explores the mysteries, stories and untold human relationship with our most precious metal: gold. As his journey unfolds, we’re taken around the globe as he conquers his

Read More »

PGI Collaborates with ESPNcricinfo for World Cup

Mumbai: The Cricket World Cup, officially known as ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, is a grand celebration of sportsmanship and exceptional performance. For ardent cricket fans, it’s a spectacular event, and brands eagerly leverage it to enhance their visibility and significance. As a prelude to this high-octane cricket season, this year Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India’s Men of Platinum

Read More »

EU Slams KP Inaction on Russian Diamonds

Dubai: The European Union (EU) has expressed deep disappointment over the failure of the Kimberley Process (KP) to address the implications of Russia’s war in Ukraine on the global diamond trade, marking the third consecutive year of inaction. The EU, in a statement released on 18th November, criticised the KP’s inability to confront the issue, which has significantly eroded the process’s

Read More »

CIBJO Partners with Kering to Launch Design Award

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is partnering with the Kering group of luxury brands in the launch of Kering Generation Award X Jewelry. Aiming to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making, the international contest will be coordinated by Poli.Design, a consortium of Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s leading technical university. It will

Read More »

India Allows Jewellery Exports from Amritsar

New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued an update in the Gazette of India has announced an important amendment to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, to further streamline jewellery exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice dated 13th November adding Amritsar Airport as an authorized export point for gold, silver, and platinum

Read More »

Celebrate Int’l Men’s Day with MS Dhoni Signature Collection

Mumbai: This International Men’s Day, experience MS Dhoni’s most admired values and characteristics embedded in every smooth curve, fluid design and bold lines of Men of Platinum’s recently launched MS Dhoni Signature Edition. This iconic collection by Platinum Guild International (PGI) India’s Men of Platinum encapsulates Dhoni’s inspiring journey as well as his unmatched character and greatness with the resplendence of rare and

Read More »

Latest Videos