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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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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GJEPC-World Gold Council Felicitate ‘Kohinoors of India’

Mumbai: Celebrating the humane side of the Indian G&J Industry, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in association with the World Gold Council (WGC) felicitated the real heroes of the Industry for their exemplary Contribution towards Society during COVID-19. This was an event witnessed for the very first time via a Virtual Musical Extravaganza where the spirits & undying

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GJEPC Meets Partners for Enhancing Global Market

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a meeting with its Global Partners on 12th August 2020 to have discussion over widening India’s  global market reach when it comes to exports of gems and jewellery.  Among the 19 participants were the Council’s coordinators for key global markets including USA, Europe, Russia, CIS Middle East, Oceania, Japan and

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India’s G&J Exports Declined by 38% in July 2020

Mumbai: India’s overall gross exports of gems and jewellery (G&J) in the month of July this year declined by around 38% to $1.36 billion, compared to $2.19 billion in July 2019, due to the global economic slowdown caused by the Covid pandemic, as per data provided by Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). For the April-July 2020 period through,

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First Virtual World Diamond Congress from 14th Sept.

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) have announced that the next World Diamond Congress will be held in a virtual format on September 14 – 15, 2020. The 39th World Diamond Congress, a biennial gathering of the WFDB and IDMA, was originally planned to be held in Hong Kong in November 2020, but

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IIJS Bharat Signature Closes with Rs. 75,000 Cr. Orders

Mumbai: The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, organized by GJEPC, concluded in Mumbai, marking a strong start to the global gems and jewellery trade calendar for 2026. As the first major B2B trade show of the year, the event set a bullish tone for the industry, with an estimated ₹75,000 crore in business expected to be realised

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BIS Reserves “Diamond” for Natural Diamonds

Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has long faced challenges arising from the use of multiple, inconsistent, and often ambiguous terms to describe diamonds and their alternatives—particularly in digital and e-commerce environments. This lack of formal guidance has contributed to consumer confusion and inconsistent disclosure practices across the market. The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) welcomes the adoption of IS

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‘Quantum Couture’ is the Theme for Artisan Awards 2026

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has officially announced the theme for the prestigious Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, “Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.” Launched as a call to push boundaries, the 2026 edition invites designers to move beyond convention and create wearable art for a radically evolving world—where jewellery design, legacy and technology

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GJEPC Proposes Pre-Budget Recommendations

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body representing India’s gem and jewellery sector, has proposed its pre-Budget recommendations to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining key policy measures to boost India’s export competitiveness, enhance ease of doing business, and support the industry’s resilience amid global headwinds. India’s gem and jewellery exports, valued at USD

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