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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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Gemfields’ Final Film Explores July’s Birthstone
Mumbai: Gemfields has released fourth and final instalment in its short film series devoted to coloured gemstones. Fittingly, this one is all about the ruby – the vibrant birthstone for the month of July. Representing passion, prosperity and protection – early warriors would even carry them into battle – rubies hold a special place in the hearts of many, their
Global Rough Output -6.8% to $13.47 Bln. in '19: KP
Mumbai: Worldwide rough diamond production in 2019 slipped 6.8% in value terms to $13.47 billion, and dropped 12% in volume to 130.34 million carats, according to statistics released by the Kimberley Process (KP), the global monitoring system that was set up to prevent conflict diamonds. The average price of rough production in 2019 increased 6.1% to $103.41 per carat as
GJEPC Discusses Critical Issues with FM
Mumbai: The chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Mr. Colin Shah, vice chairman Mr. Vipul Shah and executive director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray held a video meeting with the Hon’ble Finance Minister (FM), Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, on 6th July, and made a presentation on the critical issues concerning the gem and jewellery industry with the Finance Ministry.
Appeal to Voluntarily Curtail Rough Imports in India
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with four prominent diamond bodies Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA), Surat Diamond Association (SDA) and Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) have jointly appealed to the Indian industry to once again voluntarily curtail imports of rough diamonds between 10th and 31st July, 2020. The situation will be reviewed
GJC Seeks Immediate Review on Hallmarking Charges
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has expressed strong concern over the increase in gold hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article and has urged the Government and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to immediately review the decision and retain the existing charge pending stakeholder consultation. The increase has been notified through the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026,
The Solitaire Festival of India’26 Concludes on High Note
Mumbai: Divine Solitaires has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI), its flagship annual consumer and retail engagement initiative, following a month-long celebration from 1st to 31st August2026. With participation from over 200 partner jewellery stores across 100+ cities in India, the festival brought together consumers and retail partners through a nationwide celebration of natural diamond
QDE Extends Bourse Network into Europe
Vicenza: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, from 4 to 7 September 2026, by Ghanim Nasser Al-Saadi, Director of the Qatar Diamond Exchange, and Luigi
Platinum Jewelry Takes Center Stage at the Emmy Awards
Mumbai: The 78th Emmy Awards delivered a dazzling showcase of fine jewelry, with platinum featured in many of the evening’s most memorable red carpet looks. Prized for its rarity, enduring strength and naturally luminous white color, platinum provided the ultimate setting for extraordinary diamonds and rare gemstones worn by some of television’s biggest stars. From striking diamond earrings to contemporary
