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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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WFDB Concludes the International Summit
Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under
WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up
GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives
India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
WFDB to Launch a Diamond Trading Platform
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses today announced that it has decided to create a World Federation Diamond Trading Platform. The process of creation is on and the cross-bourse trading platform will be launched in due course. “The brand-new, state-of-the-art, trading platform, which will be available for use by all members of all bourses, is being created specially keeping
GJEPC Welcomes Relief Measures Declared by Govt.
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the relief measures in the financial year end related operational measures announced by Hon. Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman. Mr. Colin Shah, Vice Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), said, “We welcome the relief in the financial year end related operational measures as these will give some relief
India Declares Total Lockdown for 21 Days
Mumbai: In the wake of alarming spread of the COVID-19 globally as well as in India, the government has decided to enforce complete isolation through 21 days’ nation wide lockdown. In his live address through electronic media and radio to the people of nation, the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi said that entire India will be locked down for the
India's Diamond Sector Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Mumbai: India’s diamond cutting and polishing hub located in Surat is hard hit following the worst crash in polished diamonds prices in the international market. The prices have fallen 7%-10% due to a severe economic crisis in the key diamond consuming countries coupled with the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, say media reports. The plummeting of prices comes on the heels
