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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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India’s G&J Exports Grew During April’25 & Mar’26
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports for the financial year April 2025 – March 2026 stood at ₹2,44,827.26 crore, registering a growth of 0.93% in rupee terms compared to ₹2,42,559.39 crore in the previous financial year. In dollar terms, exports were recorded at US$ 27.72 billion, reflecting a moderate decline of 3.32% year-on-year. The performance comes amid a year marked by geopolitical
Gaetano Cavalieri Awarded 2nd Highest Rank in Italian Knighthood Order
Milan: CIBJO President Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri has been named a Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer), the second-highest rank within the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the most senior knighthood order of merit in the Italian Republic. Established in 1951, the order recognizes accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for
Zen Diamond Opens New Store in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Zen Diamond, the globally acclaimed fine jewellery brand with a presence across more than 450 stores worldwide, continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its new store at Lake Shore Mall, Hyderabad. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Chandigarh with one store
World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,
Swarovski Closes down its Gemstone Business in India
Mumbai: Swarovski has closed down its gemstone business in India. The Company that celebrated its 125th anniversary recently, Swarovski has churned out crystals in every imaginable shape and form, from sparkling dolphin figurines to encrusted fountain pens to glittering mobile-phone cases. An affordable indulgence rarely costing more than a few hundred dollars, Swarovski trinkets have invaded every corner of the
2nd IIJS Virtual from 8th to 12th Jan 2021
Mumbai: IIJS Virtual in October was a game changer for the industry with transaction of approximately Rs. 1000 Crore taking place and the industry could recover from the effects of pandemic to an extent. Now, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is all set to organise the second edition of IIJS Virtual 2.0 which will be held from
BDB Gives In-principle Approval For LGD Trading
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) members during the Annual General Meeting, have in principle approved the trading of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) within the BDB. However, members cannot start trading in LGDs just yet. The BDB Managing Committee will now draw up a set of guidelines to be followed by members who wish to trade in LGDs. Mr. Mehul Shah,
Sovereign Gold Bonds Prised @ Rs. 5000 pg
Mumbai: The issue price for the next series of sovereign gold bonds has been fixed at Rs 5,000 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Thursday. The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 – Series IX will be open for subscription from December 28, 2020 to January 1, 2021. “The nominal value of the
