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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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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
GJEPC Represents Budget Recommendations to FM
Mumbai: In an online meeting convened by Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for union budget recommendations, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) represented the budget recommendations for the gem and jewellery sector for union budget 2021. Thanking the Govt. for its constant support to the industry received during the pandemic and over the years to make the
GJEPC Postpones IIJS Premiere to August 2021
Mumbai: GJEPC’s flagship show IIJS Premiere which takes place every year in the month of August had to be postponed to January 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, since there is no clarity on when a show of this magnitude can be organised physically in the near future, GJEPC has decided to further postpone IIJS Premiere to August 2021. Mr.
GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026
London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7
IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM
Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.
