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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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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GJC Submits Jeweller-Integrated Framework for GMS

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has been actively engaging with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to advance a comprehensive revamp of the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS). GJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors. The

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India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES

Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan

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De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026

London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7

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IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM

Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.

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Gemfields’ Low Quality Stones Sold @ Record Price

Jaipur: Gemfields announced a new record average price for its lower-quality gemstones sold at an auction of rough emeralds in India last week. The miner said it sold 2.78 million carats of gems extracted from its Kagem mine in Zambia for $14.3 million, implying an average price per carat of $5.15. The auction was held in the north Indian city

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3rd International Rough Diamond Week Kicks Off

Ramat Gan: The 3rd International Rough Diamond Week was kicked off at a well-attended opening ceremony in the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) Rough Trading Hall, against a backdrop of pavilions serving major rough producers. IDE President Yoram Dvash said that he was happy to see such a large turnout of diamantaires at the event. “The rough diamond is the first

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G&J Remains Top Sector for Claims in ECGC

New Delhi: Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has settled claims of Rs 1,123 crore to exporters and financing banks during FY16 in the wake of continuing global economic recession and uncertainties. Of this, the gems and jewellery sector continues to top the list, with claims worth Rs 871 crore. In FY15, ECGC had paid claims of Rs 590

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Leaders Discuss Issues in World Diamond Congress

Day 2: Antwerp: The topic of financing, which is crucial to diamond manufacturers and traders, was discussed in great depth on the second day of the 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai on Wednesday. The issue of funding for the diamond sector was addressed with transparency and sustainability in mind, two of the themes of the Congress along with responsibility.

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