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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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EL not Applicable on e-trade of Rough Diamonds
Mumbai: A delegation of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) led by Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, met Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman on 26th August, in New Delhi, to raise concerns and implications arising on the diamond segment due to expansion of Scope of Equalisation Levy (EL). In a relief to the industry, the Finance Minister clarified
Indian Diamond Companies Cease Rough Imports
Mumbai: India being the global leader in diamonds, it produces 14 out of 15 diamonds set in jewellery worldwide and polishes one billion stones each year. In FY 2019, India’s major export markets for cut & polished diamonds were USA ($6,960.09 million), Hong Kong ($6,381.97 million), Middle East ($2113.63 million), Europe ($1,534.50 million). Although the year 2020 is reminiscent of the recession period of 2008-09 when the Indian diamond
Online Registration For Jewellers & Hallmarking Centres
Mumbai: India’s Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, on 21st August virtually launched the online system of Registration and Renewal of Jewellers and online system of Recognition and Renewal of the Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) Centres. This online system can be accessed through the Bureau of Indian Standards web portal www.manakonline.in. While launching the
Forevermark:Autumn-Winter Diamond Jewellery Trends
Mumbai: Forevermark has unveiled its Trend Report for 2020. Developed at Forevermark’s Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, four key themes have been identified to inspire and shape desire fordiamonds in 2020. “From finding personal fulfilment, and creating meaningful design, to protecting our precious planet, and the value of empowerment and acceptance, the Forevermark 2020 Trend Book speaks to important
GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &
Kirit Bhansali Applauds the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 which is hailed by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Through an official Press Release its Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali says: “We thank the Government for a positive, growth-focused Budget that addresses key bottlenecks and gives fresh momentum to India’s gems and jewellery sector.
G&J Trade Welcomes the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the union budget for 2026-27 yesterday in the parliament. Provisions of which are welcomed by India’s gem & jewellery (G&J) trade. Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC): “The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a stable and sensitive approach towards the Gems & Jewellery industry. The absence of
De Beers Group Debuts at India Art Fair 2026
New Delhi: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, makes its debut at India Art Fair 2026 with Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, an immersive experience in collaboration with textile artist Lakshmi Madhavan that celebrates natural diamonds as nature’s original works of art. The presentation will be on view from 5th to 8th February 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, as part of India
