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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IIJS Signature 2021 from 7 to12 April in Mumbai

Mumbai: Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gems & jewellery in India is all set to organize its 14th edition of IIJS Signature 2021 from 7th to 12th April 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. It will be the first Mega Gems & Jewellery Show of this stature since the onset COVID-19. The show will be held

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Neelkanth Jewellers Launches Forevermark in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Strengthening its association with Forevermark, Neelkanth Jewelers launched the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, at its store at HSR layout, Bengaluru recently. Known for exquisite hand-crafted designs for the last three generations, Neelkanth offers all the Forevermark collections including the Circle of Trust, Traditional Setting, Tribute and the Forevermark Icon Collection. The synergy of these two brands has made for an

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Stage Set for Nirav Modi's Extradition

Mumbai: With a UK court ruling in favour of extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail has kept a special cell ready to lodge him, an official said, according to NDTV. The jail official said that once Nirav Modi

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GJEPC Signs MoU with eBay to Boost Retail Exports

Mumbai: In yet another landmark step, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex body of Gem & Jewellery trade in India since 1966 signed an MoU with ES Online Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. (an eBay Group Company) to provide impetus to Indian Gem & Jewellery sellers on the global e marketplace and explore potential business collaborations for facilitating

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WFDB Concludes the International Summit

Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under

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WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List

Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up

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GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities

Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives

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India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector

Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s

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