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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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India’s G&J Exports Recovers in June 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports rebounded sharply in June 2026, with gross exports rising 26.51% year-on-year to US$2.21 billion (Rs. 21,010.78 crore), signalling a recovery in overseas demand after a subdued start to the financial year. Despite the strong monthly performance, exports for the April-June quarter remained largely unchanged at US$6.61 billion (Rs. 62,588.61 crore), up just 0.04%
GJEPC Personally Presents VIP Invitations for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) continued its outreach for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 by personally presenting VIP invitations to leading jewellers in Mumbai and Kozhikode, reinforcing industry engagement ahead of the country’s largest B2B gem and jewellery exhibition. The invitations were presented by Mansukh Kothari, Convenor – Events, GJEPC; Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convenor, National Events Sub-Committee, GJEPC;
Newly Elected WFDB President Mehul Shah Shares Vision for Industry
Mumbai: Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and newly elected President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) said that he and the WFDB committee led by him will focus on reaffirming the industry’s collective commitment to strengthening consumer confidence, and reinforcing the enduring value of natural diamonds. “We will focus on implementing the shared global vision
Senco Gold Opens Store in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar: Senco Gold & Diamonds marked the beginning of the festive season with the grand launch of its flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar, inaugurated by actor Ms. Rakul Preet Singh. The occasion brought together festive glamour, timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering customers an early glimpse into the season’s most coveted jewellery trends, from statement natural diamond creations for weddings
Members of ZCDC Board Resign en masse
Harare: Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) board members have resigned en masse in protest against parent ministry decision and modus operandi. Amongst other issues was government’s decision to grant mining licenses to foreign companies without consultation. According to 263chat, the board, led by Engineer Ukama is allegedly livid that while Zimbabwe has lost billions in revenue from diamonds, government intends
Baselworld Cancels Jan 2021 Show
Basel: The MCH Group, organiser of Baselworld has decided to cancel the show scheduled from Jan 28 to Feb 2, 2021 after reaching an agreement with representatives of the exhibitors at the show regarding the settlement for the cancelled 2020 edition. The amicable solution has been drawn up in collaboration with the Swiss Exhibitors’ Committee and is unanimously approved by
Antwerp Diamond Industry to Open Gradually
Antwerp: Belgium has been in lockdown state for almost two months since mid-March 2020. Now, media reports say the country is beginning to ease the situation. This will mean the opening up of the diamond district in Antwerp among other industries in the country. The nationwide lockdown, on account of the coronavirus had “virtually halted business” in the world’s largest
India Imported only 50 kg. Gold in April 2020
Mumbai: India imported a mere 50 kg of gold valued at US$ 2.84 million during the month of April 2020 as against the 110.18 tonnes valued at US$ 3.97 billion in the same month a year ago, as the countrywide lockdown and the ban on air travel brought trade in the yellow metal as well as in gold jewellery to
