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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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Winners of 5th Artisan Awards Announced
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the winners of the 5th edition of The Artisan Awards, powered by GIA, at a glittering cermony in Mumbai. The awards were given away by Chief Guest David Bennett, former Worldwide Chairman, International Jewellery Division, Sotheby’s, along with Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Milan Chokshi, Convener,
Senco Gold Appoints Two New Brand Ambassadors
Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of the largest organised jewellery retail players of Eastern India today roped in renowned Bengali actress Madhumita Sarcar and the popular Assamese actress and dancer, Sunita Kaushik as its regional ambassadors. As part of its ‘Hyperlocal’ approach, Senco Gold and Diamonds has chosen renowned Bengali actress Madhumita Sarcar and popular Assamese actress and dancer, Sunita Kaushik as its
NDC, Condé Nast Traveller Launch Diamond Standard List
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) in collaboration with Condé Nast Traveller has released The Diamond Standard List recognising the best jewellery brands in the Indian industry. A pioneering initiative, this special index curated by the editors is a part of the magazine’s revered Gold List 2022. Celebrating extraordinary craftsmanship and remarkable experiences, this list recognises jewellers who have set the
Narendra Modi to Receive Lata D. Mangeshkar Award
Mumbai: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi is set to be honoured with the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at the 80th annual Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards ceremony on April 24. The award was instituted in the memory and honour of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who passed away at the age of 92 years in Mumbai earlier this year. The
Can India Reinforce Confidence in the KP?
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): As India assumes the Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) this year, the global diamond industry sees renewed opportunity for meaningful dialogue on one of the most debated issues within the Process: the definition of so-called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. The current Kimberley Process definition, framed in the early 2000s, restricts conflict diamonds to
GJC Submits Pre-Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gems and jewellery trade, submitted its detailed pre-budget recommendations to the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for consideration in the Union Budget 2026–27. The representation focuses on five core pillars: 1. GST reforms to restore affordability and eliminate working capital blockage 2. Direct tax relief on
India’s G&J Exports to the US Fall by 44.42%
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports to the United States witnessed a sharp contraction during April–December 2025, declining 44.42% year-on-year to US$ 3.86 billion, compared to US$ 6.95 billion in the corresponding period last year. In December 2025, exports to the US declined by 50.44% year-on-year, reflecting the continued impact of tariff-related pressures and subdued discretionary demand. Commenting on
Divine Solitaires Seeks $10 mln Fund for Expansion
Mumbai: Divine Solitaires, India’s loose solitaire brand that is exclusively focused on natural diamond solitaire jewellery, has opened its first round of seed funding seeking an investment of $10 million. The Mumbai-based company is gearing up to aggressively scale its business to become a $250–300 million enterprise over the next 3-4 years. Launched in 2006 by brothers Jignesh Mehta and Shailen Mehta,
