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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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India’s Gold Jewellery Demand Halves in Q3: WGC
Mumbai: India’s total gold demand in Q3 2020 was down 30% to 86.6 tonnes year-on-year, which underscores the likelihood that the country may register its lowest annual gold consumption on record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Third-quarter demand was nonetheless 35% higher than Q2 2020 partially due to easing of lock down and some low prices in August
KGK Group Won 2 Meritorious Titles at JNA Awards
Hong Kong: KGK Group has won two meritorious titles at the recently held JNA Awards 2020. “We are delighted to have a long-standing association with the JNA Awards. This initiative gives us a valuable opportunity to connect ourselves with various industry partners and associates that demonstrate innovation, creativity, outstanding leadership, sustainability and best business practices.” states Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman,
GJEPC Invites Nominations for IGJ Awards 2020
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has invited nominations for the 47th edition of India Gems & Jewellery Awards (IGJA 2020), and the last date to file the nomination form is 3rd November 2020. The IGJA is a recognition of the business excellence demonstrated by enterprises and entrepreneurs constituting the industry, and stands testimony to the industry’s
Yoram Dvash will not Run for 3rd Term in IDE Elections
Ramat Gan: Mr. Yoram Dvash, who has been President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) for the past five years, announced yesterday that he would not stand for a third term in elections that will be held in December 2020. Mr. Dvash said that he would continue his role as President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), to
India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet on 7-8 July
London: With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to unlock exciting new opportunities, this exclusive B2B platform will bring together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and top UK buyers to foster meaningful partnerships and drive bilateral trade. India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the event on 7th & 8th July, 2026 at Arsenal
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Strengthens Nepal Buyer Outreach
Kathmandu: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expanded its international buyer outreach for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 with a comprehensive roadshow across Nepal, engaging leading jewellery associations, trade bodies and retailers to drive visitor registrations for the show. Led by Ajay Purohit, Deputy Head – International Events, GJEPC, the outreach programme covered Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara and Chitwan, where
First Pre-CIBJO Congress Special Report
Milan: With nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, headed by John Mulligan, the report considers both the challenges and opportunities presented to the jewellery industry as government regulations concerning social
Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk
New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling
