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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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Gold Demand Increased by 7% in Q1
Mumbai: The global gold demand increased to 1,053.3t in the first quarter of 2019, up by 7% on the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report. This year-on-year increase was largely due to continued growth in central bank buying, as well as growth in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Central banks bought
Celebrate this Akshaya Tritiya with Platinum
Mumbai: Platinum is a naturally occurring luminescent white metal that is 95% pure in jewellery – which makes it the perfect purchase for a significant day like Akshay Tritiya. Akshaya means immortal or something that is indestructible, and Tritiya means third lunar day. The attributes of the metal Platinum closely resonates to the piousness of this festival. The natural white
PGI's ‘Season of Love’ Begins from 17th May
Mumbai: With three successful editions in the past, Platinum Guild International (PGI) India will soon kick off its 4th edition of the ‘Platinum Season of Love’ campaign from May 17 to June 16. Platinum Season of Love brings with it extraordinary offers and rewards for consumers and an incredible platinum experience in store with a wide range of platinum jewellery
AWDC Presents 2nd Sustainability Report
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization of the Antwerp diamond industry, yesterday launched its second sustainability report. It is an integrated report that does not shy away from thorny issues such as ‘reputation’, ‘integrity in the diamond value chain’ and ‘compliance in the diamond industry’. Furthermore, with this report, the AWDC fully adhered to the UN
Anera Silver Opens its First Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Anera Silver by Kushals announced the opening of its first store in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on 26thSeptember, marking the beginning of an ambitious retail journey for the newly launched jewellery brand. Founded by Kalpesh Gulechha, Anera Silver has been createdwith a clear point of view to build a jewellery destination where design, craftsmanship, collections and the overall experience take
Natural Diamond Council Becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) now becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’ unveiling a new global strategy to reconnect natural diamonds with culture, strengthen consumer confidence and drive long-term relevancy. Shaped by new CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers, the strategy responds to a fundamental shift in how people discover, value and
GJEPC Reviews FY2025-26 Performance & Priorities
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23rd September, 2026, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, in hybrid mode. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in the presence of Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Mr. Anil Virani, Convener, Audit & Finance; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive
India’s Studded Gold Jewellery Export Rises 51.22%
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports continued their positive momentum in August 2026, with gross exports increasing 3.14% in US dollar terms and 12.52% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.30 billion (Rs. 21,945.87 crore), compared to US$ 2.23 billion (Rs. 19,503.52 crore) in August 2025, according to figures declared by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). A notable
