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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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Long-term Outlook for Diamond Industry is Positive
Antwerp: Bain & Company and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) have published their tenth joint annual report on the global diamond industry. The report covers the diamond and jewellery industry’s performance during 2019, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and presents an update on consumer preferences and attitudes. The report also offers an assessment of possible scenarios
Anika is President of MMTC-PAMP Consu. Business
Mumbai: The MMTC-PAMP, India’s first and only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery refinery for Gold and Silver yesterday announced the appointment of Anika Agarwal as President – Consumer Business. Anika would be responsible for building and delivering the strategy to build MMTC PAMP’s brand and footprint in India across the Physical and Digital spaces. She will report
GJSCI Kick Starts Pilot Project of JADE
Mumbai: The Indian gems and jewellery industry recently witnessed the virtual launch of GJSCI’s Centre for J.A.D.E. (Jewellery Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Excellence) on 30th November, 2020. To give one an insight of the concept, J.A.D.E. is a Centre of Excellence (COE) of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that focuses on the use of AI for Indian gems and jewellery industry.
Landmark Budget for Gem & Jewellery Industry
Gold import duty reduced from 12.5% to 7.5% Silver import duty reduced from 12.5% to 7.5% Duty on Platinum reduced to 10% Clarification Sought – Equalisation Levy of 2% not applicable on B2B Purchases from International Diamond Auctions A new Sebi regulated gold exchange has been announced Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday welcomed Finance Minister
First Jewellery Export Consignment to the UK Under India–UK CETA
Mumbai: Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the country’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the flagging off of the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off forms part of a nationwide initiative being held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and
IIJS Premiere: Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme for Int’l Buyers
Mumbai: For the IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched an exclusive Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme. Participating International buyers can win a fixed flight reimbursement of USD 525 through a lucky draw. This initiative has been designed to encourage overseas buyers to explore a wider range of exhibitors across the show, thereby fostering
India-UK Buyer Seller Meet Concludes Successfully
London: The India-UK Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 concluded successfully, bringing together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral trade ties. Held at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London, the two-day meet served as a dynamic platform for meaningful networking, strategic partnerships, and high-value business discussions. With the
Mehul Shah Elected President of WFDB
Mumbai: Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse has been elected President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses, (WFDB) the apex global body of the diamond trade comprising 26 Diamond Bourses from across the Globe and 6 affiliated members. The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress in Singapore. Leaders of the 21
