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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Diamond Sales Picking up: NDTC

Windhoek: Following a devastating year, the diamond market experienced during 2015, last year showed a significant improvement, Sihaleni Ndjaba, the chief executive officer of Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC), said on Thursday. Moreover, he said during a meeting with reporters in Windhoek, a similar trend to 2016 is expected this year. “It is looking very healthy with a high demand.”

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BIS Proposes Compulsory Registration

Mumbai: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has moved a step closer to mandatory selling of hallmarked jewellery. Two weeks earlier, it issued draft rules which propose compulsory registration for jewellers with BIS, reports Business Standard. Sources say it has been decided that “once jewellers’ registration with BIS is done, the next move will be to mandate that only hallmarked

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HK Records 4.7% Rise in Q1 Jewellery Exports

Hong Kong: Exports of jewellery, goldsmiths and silversmiths’ wares in Hong Kong reached HK$45.14 billion (around US$5.8 billion) during the first quarter of 2017, up 4.7 percent from the same period a year ago, the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong revealed. Government data also showed a 3.2 percent year-on-year increase in jewellery imports to HK$57.1 billion (around US$7.33

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India’s Gems & Jewellery Exports in FY17 Rises 9.85%

Mumbai: India’s Exports of Gems and Jewellery increased 9.85% to USD 43,156.21 mn in FY17 (provisional data in April 2016 to March 2017) vis-a-vis USD 39,244.29 mn in FY16 (April 2015 to March 2016). Gross exports of cut and polished diamonds in FY17 increased to USD 22,783.81 mn witnessed a growth of 10.24% in FY17 as compared to USD 20,667.79

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GJEPC’s Australia-New Zealand Trade Mission 

Mumbai: The Brisbane portion of GJEPC’s Australia-New Zealand trade mission brought Indian gem and jewellery exporters into discussions with Queensland’s jewellery retailers, wholesalers and business bodies, while reinforcing the opportunities created by the India-Australia ECTA. Led by Vijay Mangukiya, Convener – International Events, GJEPC, the delegation visited Brisbane on 24-25 August 2026 and met Ms. Neetu M. Bhagotia, Consul General

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Harshvardhan Rane is the New Face of Ti22 by Aham

Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced actor Harshvardhan Rane as the face of Ti22 by Aham, its latest titanium, gold and diamond collection under its dedicated men’s jewellery brand, Aham. Reflecting the evolving expression of modern masculinity, Ti22 by Aham brings together the strength and lightness of titanium with the timeless appeal of gold and diamonds. With Harshvardhan Rane at

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Let this Rakshababdhan Shine Brighter with Platinum 

Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been a celebration of the quirks, chaos, shared memories and quiet strength that define sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to express love, create new memories and celebrate the bond that grows stronger with time. As gifting becomes more personal and thoughtful, platinum jewellery is emerging as a distinctive choice for

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GJEPC Webinar Explores Niryat Protsahan Support Under Export Promotion Mission

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a webinar recently to familiarize exporters with ‘Niryat Protsahan’ schemes under the Government of India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a focus on affordable finance, e-commerce exports and market diversification. The session featured Ms. Trupti Mhatre, General Manager, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC

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