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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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World Trade may Decline by 13 to 32%: WTO
Mumbai: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) had predicted that world merchandise trade is likely to decline by between 13-32% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a summary of the global body’s projections prepared by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The summary is part of the Council’s ongoing drive to keep member-exporters informed about global
Baselworld Fair Sailing through Troubled Waters
Basel: According to Swiss newspaper “Le Temps” the world’s largest luxury watch and jewelry show, Baselworld, is in danger of becoming extinct. The newspaper cites from a leaked letter from angry exhibitors, who are threatening to turn their backs on the fair for good, if they aren’t reimbursed fully for costs already made for this year’s – canceled due to
HRD Antwerp Launches Jewellery Design E-course
Beijing: HRD Antwerp, the Antwerp based diamond grading lab and education provider, has successfully concluded its first jewellery design e-course in China. The company already offered online jewelry sales courses in its online education program. Using CCTalk, Dingtalk and iPad as platforms, students were able to complete the 11-day Online Jewelry Design course comprising of 2,5 hours of virtual class
Forevermark Preparing Contingency Plans to Recover
(Exclusive) Mumbai: The Covid-19 pandemic has hit hard health of global gem and jewellery industry. It has pushed the world economy into an unprecedented crisis. Gems2jewellery.com contacted Mr. Sachin Jain, President, Forevermark (India) to assess its sales loss caused by the Covid-19 and its future strategy to recover from the current crisis. He says, these are extraordinary circumstances and we
India’s G&J Exports Grow 9.43% in September 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports continued their growth trajectory in September 2026, with gross exports rising 9.43% in US dollar terms and 18.24% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.95 billion (Rs. 28,157.55 crore), compared to US$ 2.70 billion (Rs. 23,813.91 crore) in September 2025. For April–September 2026, India’s gross gem and jewellery exports reached US$ 14.30 billion
Rohit Sharma, Anirudh Ravichander Star in Platinum’s New Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India unveiled a new campaign for its men’s jewellery brand Men of Platinum, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The campaign signals an expansion of the men’s platinum jewellery category, speaking to a wider spectrum of men—from those seeking contemporary, design-led pieces as an expression of personal style to those drawn to
India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
