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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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First Virtual World Diamond Congress Deemed Success
Antwerp: The third day of the 39th World Diamond Congress was concluded with a closing session addressed by World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Yoram Dvash and International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) President Ronnie VanderLinden. Mr. Yoram Dvash said, “This has been a World Diamond Congress that we will never forget.” He noted that participation had been high despite
Yoram Dvash Elected as President of WFDB
Antwerp: During the Working Session of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) , held on the opening day of the virtual World Diamond Congress, Mr. Yoram Dvash, President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), was formally elected as President of the WFDB for a three-year term, after having served as Acting President since April. Lin Qiang, President of the
IIJS Virtual to be Orgnaised in October 2020
Mumbai: India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Virtual), the digital edition of Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC’s) flagship August show, is scheduled in October, this year. Inspite of the pandemic that has crippled India’s economy, IIJS Virtual show has already created a buzz among industry circles, with initial exhibitors’ interest exceeding expectations. Like many industries, the jewellery industry too
The WDM Releases its first Proprietary Publication
London: The World Diamond Museum (WDM) announced the publication of the museum’s first book in the series of Facets of Mankind publications, named “Diamonds Across Time.” The unveiling of the book coincides with the First Virtual World Diamond Congress that is held September 14-15. The book was compiled and edited by the World Diamond Museum’s chief curator and world renowned
Botswana Leadership Takes its Place on The World Stage
Gaborone: The Government of Botswana in collaboration with the Diamond Sector, has launched the 60 Years of Diamond Leadership Initiative and unveiled the diamond embedded medals for the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 at the Botswana National Museum. This moment marks a defining shift in Botswana’s diamond journey: from resource extraction to global reputation; from mineral value to public
GJC Issues Statewide Guidelines & Multilingual SOPs
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has launched a comprehensive industry-wide initiative to safeguard jewellery traders across Maharashtra by rolling out structured guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable policing practices during theft investigations. This initiative follows the Government of Maharashtra’s circular dated March 14, 2024, and reflects GJC’s proactive
Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach
Mumbai: Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s (WGC) London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, with a clear focus on advancing gold jewellery innovation through design, technology and new product concepts. The visit explored collaboration on talent development alongside innovation-led initiatives, with the delegation also interacting with students exhibiting
Programme of 41st WDC Available on Website
Singapore: The Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress (WDC), to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced that the full programme of the three-day event is now available and can be viewed in full on the dedicated Congress website. While the Congress panels for the joint WFDB and IDMA sessions were published earlier, the full programme now
