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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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PGI Launches New Campaign for Platinum Season of Love
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India announces the of launch of its signature annual retail activation– Platinum Season of Love, a month-long initiative from 6th May 2022 to 5th June 2022. Emboldened by the immense success of its previous editions, this fifth edition of Platinum Season of Love, brings together all 3 brands of platinum to celebrate choosing love first as we
IGJS 2022: Reaffirming India as Jeweller to the World
Jaipur: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully kickstarted the IGJS 2022 in association with Gemfields in India’s colored gemstone capital, Jaipur today. It is the first ever gem and jewellery physical event hosted exclusively for international buyers in India to increase exports and to exemplify India’s strong hold on the G&J industry. The show was graced with the
GJEPC Organised Outreach Program
Surat: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency appointed by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to organise state outreach programs for the gem & jewellery industry on the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), held the first such outreach program in Surat on 5th May, 2022. The objective
Indian Economy May Take 12 Years to Recover: RBI
Mumbai: The Indian economy may take more than a decade to overcome the losses emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic, said a report published by the Reserve Bank of India. In an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, the report has estimated the output losses during the pandemic period at around ₹ 52 lakh crore. The perturbations from repeated waves
HRD Antwerp to Stop Grading Loose LGDs
Antwerp: HRD Antwerp announced it will stop grading loose lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) for commercial use, starting from January 2026. This move is intended to clearly distinguish between natural and lab-grown diamonds and strengthen consumer confidence in the natural diamond market. The lab will continue to issue certificates for jewelry that contains LGDs and will still analyze synthetic stones for research purposes.
CIBJO Congress Focuses on Standards & Sustainability
Paris: The 2025 Annual Congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) opened on October 27 at the Comet Auditorium in Paris, welcoming more than 250 delegates from across the global jewellery supply chain. The gathering marks a milestone year for CIBJO as it nears its centenary, reaffirming its position as the guardian of industry standards, consumer trust, and ethical business
De Beers Reports Increase in Q3 Production
London: De Beers reported a sharp increase in rough diamond sales and production for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The sales volume tripled due to an extra selling event (Sight) in Q3 2025, which was reduced during the market downturn in Q3 2024. Production was up 38% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher output from
India Govt. Releases Special BDB Postal Stamp
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading exchange, proudly marks a dual milestone this year; 41 years since its incorporation and 15 glorious years of successful operations at its iconic Bandra Kurla Complex premises since 17th October 2010. To commemorate this milestone, the Department of Posts, Government of India, released a special BDB Postal Stamp recognizing the Bourse’s outstanding contribution to India’s diamond industry and global trade excellence. The
