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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First Pre-CIBJO Congress Special Report

Milan: With nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, headed by John Mulligan, the report considers both the challenges and opportunities presented to the jewellery industry as government regulations concerning social

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Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk

New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling

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Nearly 80% of Belgian Diamond Traders Pass First-Ever Anti-Money Laundering Exam 

Antwerp: For the very first time, the Belgian FPS Economy and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) organized a large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) exam for Belgian diamond traders. The sector delivered strong results, with nearly 80%of the 196 participants passing the test. The exam, which assesses knowledge of Belgian AML obligations, is part of broader efforts to further strengthen compliance

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Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.

London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,

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IIJW 2016 from 27th to 29th September

Mumbai: The 2016 edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) will be held at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai from September 27-29, 2016, according to India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Official website of the event states that he annual extravaganza is an initiative to showcase India’s finest in jewellery both in terms of design & innovation

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Fiera di Vicenza-CIBJO Seminar at VICENZAORO Sep

Vicenza: Today ranging in age between 20 and 39, the Millennials represent the largest and potentially most lucrative consumer generation since the fabled Baby Boomers of the late 20th Century. The degree to it will consider fine jewellery as a preferred purchase will largely determine the jewellery industry’s growth and prosperity over the coming years, but this is not guaranteed.

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CIBJO Releases Ethics Special Report

Milan: With eight weeks to go to the opening of the 2016 CIBJO Congress in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 26, 2016, the second of the CIBJO commissions’ Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Ethics Commission, headed by Cecilia Gardner, the report reviews the World Jewellery Confederation’s efforts over the past year to promote Corporate Social Responsibility and

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India’s Economy to Expand at 7.6% in '16-'17: RBI

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India has reiterated that the economy is likely to expand at 7.6 per cent in 2016-17, with a better than anticipated agricultural performance and the possibility of release of payments under the 7th Pay Commission’s in the fourth quarter of 2016-17. Releasing its Annual Report 2015-16, prepared under the leadership of its outgoing Governor Raghuram

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