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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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Second Edition of the Season of Hope Launched
Mumbai: After the success of last year’s retail initiative ‘Season of Hope’, Platinum Guild India (PGI) has launched the second edition of the month-long initiative from 8th October 2021 – 7th November 2021. Platinum’s Season of Hope will spread out to 1370+ retailers across the country ushering in the all-important festive and wedding season. As consumers transition into the new
IGJS Kickstarted in Dubai
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully kickstarted the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) 2021 in Dubai yesterday at the Grand Hyatt. It is the first ever gem and jewellery physical event hosted internationally, since the onset of pandemic. The show was inaugurated by His Excellency Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE along with Mr.
CIBJO Describes Jewellery Ind.’s Role as a Catalyst
Milan: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has described to an audience of business and industry leaders meeting in the Italian capital of Rome, as well as online, the current and potential role of the jewellery industry as a catalyst for the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He was participating in the Sustainable Development Festival (Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile), organised
IIGJ Mumbai Holds Glimpz 2021 Exhibition
Mumbai: Glimpz, the annual jewellery exhibition by graduating students of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, was inaugurated on 25th September 2021 at the Andheri campus. The theme of Glimpz 21 was “India…Enticing Land of Wonders”, based on the unique crafts and architecture exclusive to each Indian state and its ethos, the institute said. Each design undergoes
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
Suresh Hathiramani Elected as Chairman of WDHB
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Suresh Hathiramani as Chairman and Mr. Alex Popov as Vice-Chairman, of the Selection Committee of the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL). A Historic Initiative for the Diamond Industry: The World Diamond Heritage List is an initiative designed to identify and document the 100 diamonds that have shaped
Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Increased by 20% in Q1
Antwerp: According to figures from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the total volume of diamonds traded in Antwerp increased by nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The import of rough diamonds in particular saw strong growth, with a 35.7% increase in volume. In terms of total trade value, the trading
India Govt. Includes Jewellery in FTWZ
New Delhi: In a significant policy clarification, the Government of India has brought jewellery under the ambit of Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ), extending the scope of the existing framework governed by the SEZ Rules, 2006. Under a Circular dated 3rd March 2016, FTWZ units were already permitted to undertake storage and vaulting of precious commodities such as gold, silver,
