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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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GJEPC-ALROSA Agree to Collaborate on Multiple Fronts
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and ALROSA have agreed to work together more closely for resolution of a number of issues facing the diamond industry, following a recent meeting at the ALROSA headquarters in Moscow that GJEPC Chairman Praveenshankar Pandya had with newly appointed ALROSA president Sergey Ivanov and Vice Presidents Yuri Okoyomov and Andrey Polyakov.
Sovereign Gold Bonds for Akshaya Tritiya
New Delhi: The government of India has announced the first Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) of the financial year a few days ahead of Akshay Tritiya, considered auspicious for buying gold. The applications for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18 – Series I will be accepted from April 24 to 28, and the bonds will be issued on May 12. Akshaya Tritiya is
ALROSA Meets Long-Term Customers
Moscow: President of ALROSA Sergey Ivanov took part in an extraordinary business meeting with the company’s long-term clients dedicated to the new contract period. Participants of the meeting from more than 70 Russian and foreign companies had a chance to discuss diamond market trends, existing market environment, plans for the near future, and the company’s sales structure with ALROSA’s management.
China’s Jewellery Sales Record 7.9% Increase in Q1
Beijing: Retail sales of gold, silver and jewellery continued its winning streak in China, recording a 7.9 percent increase in the first quarter of 2017, data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China showed. Sales reached RMB 80.5 billion (around US$11.7 billion) from January to March, indicating a continued rebound in the jewellery consumption sector. Government data also showed
D. P. Abhushan Q4 2026 PAT Jumps 101% YoY
Bhopal: DP Abhushan Limited (NSE: DPABHUSHAN, BSE: 544161), a company marking golden legacy of 86 years into Jewellery Industry known for its highest purity & designs standards, transparency & wide range of products portfolio at 12 different geographics in India, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2026. The company reported a strong performance with Q4FY26
WFDB Concludes the International Summit
Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under
WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up
GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives
