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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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ISO Sets New Global Standards for Diamond Grading
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has described as ground-breaking the publication by the International Standards Organisation of ISO 24016, the first-ever standard approved by the body that specifies the terminology, classification and the methods to be used for the grading and description of single unmounted polished diamonds. “This is a historic moment for our industry,” said CIBJO President Gaetano
WGC's Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
Mumbai: To coincide with the 75th session of the UN General Assembly – and the SDG Business Forum – the World Gold Council (WGC) has published a report entitled Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report outlines how leading gold mining companies are making a significant contribution towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report
GJEPC’s 1st Plain Gold Jewellery VBSM Kickstarts
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) kickstarted its first Plain Gold Jewellery Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM) on 21st September, which follows closely on the heels of the successfully held inaugural VBSM for Loose Diamonds during early September. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in the presence of
Virtual Store Launch by Malabar Gold Today
Mumbai: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the largest gold and diamond retail chains in the country, will inaugurate its first store in Patna in Bihar through a unique virtual store launch event on September 19, 2020. Brand ambassador Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and Malabar Group Chairman M P Ahammed will grace the first-of-its-kind virtual store inauguration event which will
Senco Gold Opens Store in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar: Senco Gold & Diamonds marked the beginning of the festive season with the grand launch of its flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar, inaugurated by actor Ms. Rakul Preet Singh. The occasion brought together festive glamour, timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering customers an early glimpse into the season’s most coveted jewellery trends, from statement natural diamond creations for weddings
Ekati Diamond Mine to Close Following Unsuccessful Sale Process
Toronto: Canada’s Ekati diamond mine is set to cease operations after owner Burgundy Diamond Mines failed to secure a buyer for the asset during a court-supervised sale process. According to documents filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the sale process did not attract any compliant bids, leaving the company without the funding needed to continue operations. Burgundy has
IIJS Bharat Premiere Receives Message from PM
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere from 5th to 9th August 2026 at Jio Convention Centre, BKC and from 6th to 10th August at the NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai. On this occasion, India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has sent a special message to the GJEPC wishing the
IIJ Awards on 2nd October in Mumbai
Mumbai: The India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA), an initiative by IBJA (India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd.) & Tefla’s is back—bringing together industry excellence, inspiring stories, and a distinguished celebrity jury. A $90B+ industry — and until now, no single honour platform that recognized all of it: from the master karigar at the workbench to the global icon whose work
