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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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India Imported only 50 kg. Gold in April 2020
Mumbai: India imported a mere 50 kg of gold valued at US$ 2.84 million during the month of April 2020 as against the 110.18 tonnes valued at US$ 3.97 billion in the same month a year ago, as the countrywide lockdown and the ban on air travel brought trade in the yellow metal as well as in gold jewellery to
GJEPC Offices in Jaipur and Surat Reopen Partially
Jaipur: Two key regional offices of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) – in Jaipur and Surat – resumed partial operations with all safety measures in place as the Government of India eased the lockdown restrictions in certain parts of the country. Jaipur, the centre of India’s loose coloured gemstone trade and an important manufacturing centre for coloured
Gemfields Becomes Member of World-Leading VPSHR
Mumbai: Gemfields has become the first – and the only – gemstone company to be recognised as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles. A globally recognised initiative by governments, companies and NGOs to confront human rights abuses and violations, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) have now become the common standard implemented across a variety of industries,
Huge Potential of E-Commerce in Boosting Exports
Mumbai: A webinar hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on May 1 identified the huge potential that global B2C E-commerce has to boost gem and jewellery exports, especially from the MSME sector, in the post Covid-19 world and identified some of the key policy measures that would be needed to make this happen. The session, attended
Sky Gold & Diamonds Unveils Innovative Designs
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds showcased its strong focus on innovation and design excellence at IIJS Premiere 2026, unveiling a diverse portfolio of products reflecting evolving consumer preferences and market trends. The showcase was attended by Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, and Mr. Ba Ramesh, Joint Managing Director, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd., along with Sky Gold & Diamonds’ Directors
GJC Announces 15th Edition of National Jewellery Awards
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly announces the 15th edition of the National Jewellery Awards (NJA’26), India’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the gem and jewellery industry. Widely regarded as the industry’s highest honour, the National Jewellery Awards recognise and celebrate exceptional achievements in jewellery design, manufacturing, retailing, craftsmanship, innovation, and branding. Entries for NJA 2026
Namibia Delegation Explores Direct India Diamond Trade
Mumbai: A senior Namibian delegation led by Ms. Gaudentia Krohne, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, visited India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) office on 11 August as part of a B2B engagement aimed at exploring greater cooperation between Namibia and India’s diamond industry. The delegation included Rehabeam Nepaya, Deputy Director, Diamond Affairs; Secret Ruhaka and
LML Brand Holdings Expands into Jewellery Segment
New Delhi: Driven by its vision of identifying and revitalising iconic Indian brands that have earned lasting consumer trust, LML Brand Holdings recently announced the acquisition of Asmi and Sangini, marking its entry into the branded jewellery segment. The acquisitions further strengthen the company’s “Reimagining Legends” philosophy of preserving the legacy of well-loved brands while unlocking their next phase of
