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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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GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments
PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
BDB Gives In-principle Approval For LGD Trading
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) members during the Annual General Meeting, have in principle approved the trading of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) within the BDB. However, members cannot start trading in LGDs just yet. The BDB Managing Committee will now draw up a set of guidelines to be followed by members who wish to trade in LGDs. Mr. Mehul Shah,
Sovereign Gold Bonds Prised @ Rs. 5000 pg
Mumbai: The issue price for the next series of sovereign gold bonds has been fixed at Rs 5,000 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Thursday. The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 – Series IX will be open for subscription from December 28, 2020 to January 1, 2021. “The nominal value of the
GIA India's Webinar on ‘Introduction to LGDs’
Mumbai: To continue sharing knowledge about laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs), GIA India organised the Knowledge Webinar ‘Introduction to Laboratory-Grown Diamonds’ for members of the gem and jewellery trade across India. More than 130 participants attended this webinar to learn important information about laboratory-grown diamonds and GIA’s Laboratory-Grown Diamond Reports – LGDR by GIA. GIA India instructor Karan Kundra shared insights on
Forevermark Unveils Two Exclusive Solitaire Rings
Mumbai: For all brides and grooms to-be, there is nothing more romantic in the run-up to their wedding than the glint of a sparkling diamond solitaire ring that tells the world their iconic love story. To give couples a chance to seal this once-in-a-lifetime promise of a lifelong commitment this wedding season, Forevermark has especially unveiled two exclusive solitaire rings
