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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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Info Guide to Lab Grown Diamonds Published
New York: Gem and jewellery industry experts Mr. Dusan Simic and Mr. Branko Deljanin have completed the 3rd edition of their best-selling book Laboratory-Grown Diamonds – Information guide to HPHT and CVD-grown diamonds. Mr. Simic and Mr. Deljanin, diamond researchers with over 50 years combined experience in the trade, are internationally recognized as authorities on diamonds. They specialize in the
Industry Elects New AWDC Board Members
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has announced the appointment of six new Board Members representing the trade on the Board of Directors. In the past two days, the Antwerp diamond community participated in Covid-19 safe elections at the AWDC’s building, choosing two representatives among their peers of small, medium-sized and large companies, as voters and candidates are divided
India Issues Notification about KP Certificates
Mumbai: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India, issued a notification dated 28th September permitting the amendment of technical nature, typographical errors or errors apparent on the face of records in KP Certificate based on SOP and validated by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The amended policy condition shall also be applicable to pending imports of rough diamonds. Mr. Colin Shah,
De Beers Publishes Diamond Insight Flash Report
Mumbai: De Beers’ fourth Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ report looks at how diamond jewellery design trends for the upcoming gifting season are expected to be influenced by how consumers are feeling in response to the events of this year and the impact of lockdowns. De Beers partnered with leading London-based fashion trends consultancy, Adorn Insight, to review De Beers’ consumer research data
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Crosses 25,000 Registrations
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 surpassed 25,000 visitor registrations, marking a strong response from the domestic and international jewellery trade. In view of the milestone, GJEPC has extended the Phase 1 visitor registration deadline to 10 July 2026, giving buyers and trade visitors additional time to register at the current rates before the next pricing phase. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026,
Antwerp Presents Ring with 321 Natural Diamonds to the US
Antwerp: During the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States (US) in the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the Antwerp diamond sector presented an exclusive ring set with 321 natural diamonds to U.S. President Donald Trump. The ring symbolizes the historic trade relationship between Antwerp and the United States – for decades the most important export market for
From London to Athens, GJEPC Builds New Export Opportunities
London: Representing India’s gem & jewellery industry (G&J), the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh joined the high-level business delegation led by India’s Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal to the UK and Greece. In the UK, GJEPC championed the industry’s priorities as the India–UK FTA paves the way for gem & jewellery
Candere Announces Smriti Mandhana as its New Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan Jewellers, has announced celebrated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador. Joining Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand, Smriti’s association marks a significant step in Candere’s journey to strengthen its connect with young, modern Indian consumers. One of India’s most accomplished cricketers, Smriti has built
