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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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De Beers Pioneers Research on Carbon-Neutral Mining
Gaborone: De Beers Group announced it is leading a ground-breaking research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of the company’s operations in as few as five years. The company’s scientists are working in close collaboration with a team of internationally-renowned scientists to investigate the potential to store large volumes of carbon at its diamond mines through the
China’s Jewellery Industry Adapts to Market Changes
Beijing: China’s gold jewellery industry is “keen and determined” to adapt to challenges arising from macroeconomic uncertainties and changes in consumer preferences, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). According to WGC’s Gold Demand Trends Q1 2017, gold jewellery demand in China dropped 2 percent to 176.5 tonnes in the first quarter of 2017 from 179.2 tonnes in the same
GJEPC Makes Presentation at KP Meet
Perth: At a presentation made to the ‘Special Forum on Diamond Equity’ held at the ongoing KP Intersessional Meet in Perth, GJEPC’s Diamond Panel Convener Sanjay Shah has stressed boosting consumer demand for diamonds will only be possible through developing a ‘clean and transparent’ diamond trade, adequately financed generic promotion campaigns and clear differentiation between the synthetic and natural diamond
DiamondCorp Hands Control to Administrators
London: Junior miner DiamondCorp has turned to administrators after flooding at its Lace mine in South Africa last year forced it to shut down the operation. The board looked into all options to keep DiamondCorp afloat since appointing a business-rescue practitioner in November, the company explained in a recent statement. However, management could not finalize an agreement with either bond
Dassani Brothers to Launch New Collections at IIJS Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Dassani Brothers, a pioneer in the manufacturing of exquisite Polki and Jadau jewellery, will unveil two signature collections GATSBY and RAAGINI at IIJS Premiere 2026. Inspired by the brand’s Heritage Meets Modern philosophy, the collections showcase four generations of craftsmanship, blending timeless artistry with contemporary design. The GATSBY Collection draws inspiration from the bold geometry and glamour of the Art Deco era,
Grow Your Business, Attend ‘Innov8’ at IIJS Bharat Premiere
NATURAL DIAMONDS: DESIRE, CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP: Mumbai: The Count down for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has begun. At IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, GJEPC × GIA presents Innov8 Talks, powered by IGM (India Gold Metaverse), bringing together global leaders from the natural diamond industry to explore the future of
India’s CG, Dubai, V V Reddy, Interacts with BDB Committee
Mumbai: India’s Consul General (CG) to Dubai, Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, visited the Bharat Diamond Boure (BDB) complex on July 24. He engaged with members of the BDB Committee. The visit enabled the CG to gather better insights into the functioning of the diamond trade, the operations within the Bourse. He also observed the smooth functioning of import-export trade in
Dhoni Joins Malabar Gold as Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a responsible jeweller, recently announced MS Dhoni as its Brand Ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term association centred around The Responsible Jeweller, the brand’s philosophy of taking responsibility beyond jewellery. At a time when consumers are placing greater emphasis on transparency, authenticity and trust, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is reinforcing its commitment to responsibility across every
