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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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Suresh Hathiramani Elected as Chairman of WDHB
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Suresh Hathiramani as Chairman and Mr. Alex Popov as Vice-Chairman, of the Selection Committee of the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL). A Historic Initiative for the Diamond Industry: The World Diamond Heritage List is an initiative designed to identify and document the 100 diamonds that have shaped
Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Increased by 20% in Q1
Antwerp: According to figures from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the total volume of diamonds traded in Antwerp increased by nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The import of rough diamonds in particular saw strong growth, with a 35.7% increase in volume. In terms of total trade value, the trading
India Govt. Includes Jewellery in FTWZ
New Delhi: In a significant policy clarification, the Government of India has brought jewellery under the ambit of Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ), extending the scope of the existing framework governed by the SEZ Rules, 2006. Under a Circular dated 3rd March 2016, FTWZ units were already permitted to undertake storage and vaulting of precious commodities such as gold, silver,
Sennes Launches its 1st Exclusive LGD Store in Noida
Noida: Backed by the legacy and trust of Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sennes – Senco’s lab-grown diamond (LGD) focused lifestyle brand – announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Noida at Gaur City Mall. This marks Sennes’ 12th store in the country and its debut in the Noida market, further strengthening its presence across key urban centres. Positioned
GJEPC Holds Discussions With E. Region Stakeholders
Kolkata: Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), held a series of meetings in Kolkata last week and discussed issues related to gem and jewellery exports with stakeholders from the Eastern Region. In an interactive session with Rajiva Sinha, Chairman, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (WBIDC), Mr. Shah discussed the issue of placing
Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai to Debut in 2022
Dubai: Get ready for one of the jewellery world’s most powerful marketplaces for product discovery, meaningful connections and inspired thinking – Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai). Envisioned as a high-impact jewellery sourcing experience, JGT Dubai will have its inaugural edition on 22 – 24 February 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The three-day sourcing event is a joint venture of
WDC and RJC Enter Cross-Membership Partnership
New York: The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have entered into a cross-membership partnership and signed mutual codes of conduct. The two leading diamond and jewellery industry organisations are dedicated to the adoption of responsible business practices across the supply chain, and this partnership will help increase knowledge-sharing, pilot new initiatives, and increase the positive impact
GJEPC Organises Series of Virtual Buyer Seller Meets
Mumbai: Diamond studded Jewellery Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM) is held from 17th to 19th March 2021. This will be followed by Loose Diamond VBSM (to be held from 24th – 26th March 2021) and later by Platinum Jewellery VBSM Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gems and jewellery trade in India, in its endeavor to
