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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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Huge Participation at GIA Alumni Networking Events
Mumbai: GIA India hosted networking events in New Delhi on Aug. 19, in Jaipur on Aug. 20 and in Mumbai on Aug. 26 to foster networking and discussion among graduates of GIA education programs. More than 70 GIA alumni members from these cities gathered to meet with Shahdeh Ammadi, GIA Director of Institute Relations and for the opportunity to discuss creating more
CIBJO Releases Responsible Sourcing Special Report
Milan: With fewer than nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2019 CIBJO Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on November 18, 2019, the second of the CIBJO commissions’ Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Responsible Sourcing Commission, headed by Philip Olden, the report provides an overview of the first Responsible Sourcing Blue Book, which was approved in January of
GJEPC Welcomes Exports Incentives by Government
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the apex body of the industry in India has been representing G & J Sector Policy concerns and issues to the Govt. with an objective to give impetus to exports from the country. In a recently held Board of Trade meeting on 12th September, GJEPC Chairman Mr. Pramod Agrawal had urged several key policy recommendations to
India Design Gallery at Hong Kong Jewellery Show
Mumbai: The leading jewellery event in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2019 will witness India Pavilion organized by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). This year, 99 gem and jewellery exporters participating at the “India Pavilion” will be showcasing a wide variety of trendy, unique and innovative jewellery made especially for the Asian market. The India Pavilion is located at Hall 11
Central Banks Set to Step up Gold Buying over the Next Year
London: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) annual Central Banks Gold Reserves Survey reveals that 89% of reserve managers expect global central bank gold holdings to continue increasing over the next 12 months. With gold recently overtaking US government bonds as the top reserve asset, the findings point to continued momentum in central bank demand for gold. That confidence is also
India’s G&J Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Bln in April–May 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar terms, they registered a growth of 3.99% in rupee terms. The figures are provided by India’s Gem &
Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds
Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no
Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has
