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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 Relaxes Gold & Jewellery Purchases
New Delhi: Amendments to the I-T laws do not seek to tax inherited gold and jewellery as also those items that are purchased through disclosed or agriculture income, the government said yesterday. The Lok Sabha earlier this week passed the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, which proposes a steep up to 85 percent tax and penalty on undisclosed wealth that
Excise on Branded Gold Coins Abolished
New Delhi: The government of India has scrapped the excise duty on branded gold coins, a move that one would assume benefit the industry and consumers alike. However, World Gold Council (WGC) and Titan are not too enthused about the step, and do not expect to see a major rise in demand for branded gold coins. Commenting on the move,
EDC Sells Rough Worth $5 Million in Nov.
Moscow: ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced the results of rough diamond sales held in the Eurasian Diamond Centre (EDC) in Vladivostok. Rough diamonds worth USD 5 million were sold during the trading session held on November 21-25, 2016. Rough diamond sales are the second in succession in the scope of operation of the Eurasian Diamond Centre.
Alan Bronstein Elected President of NCDIA
New York: The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) announced that Alan Bronstein of Aurora Gems has been elected President of NCDIA in elections for the 2017 Board of Directors. Newly elected Board member Jose Batista of Rio Diamond Corp. was elected Vice President. Breanne Wittrock, a current member of the Board, was re-elected as Vice President. Scott West of LJ
Sky Gold and Diamonds Begins FY27 On a Strong Note
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), a listed B2B gold jewellery manufacturer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company commenced FY27 with healthy growth in revenue and profitability, supported by sustained demand from organised jewellery retailers, continued traction in lightweight and value-added jewellery, and consistent execution across
GJEPC Confers ’20 Under 40′ Awards
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) honoured 20 emerging industry leaders at the 20 Under 40 Awards, held at BEC during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 on 8th August. The awards recognised young entrepreneurs and professionals across manufacturing, retail, diamonds, jewellery, laboratories and allied businesses for their contribution to the industry. The GJEPC leadership present included Mr. Kirit
Mehul Shah Conferred “Industry Legend” by GJEPC
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) honoured the ‘Legends of the Industry’ during the IIJS Bharat Premiere exhibition. Globally renowned change-makers in the Industry were invited and honoured in the presence of an august audience. This recognition by GJEPC honoring the change-makers as industry stalwarts descended to receive the recognition. Mr. Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat
‘Made in India’ Jewellery Must Become World’s Trusted Choice: Chirag Paswan at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Mr. Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, today inaugurated the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon — highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector’s role in strengthening Brand India on the global stage. Joining him as Guests of Honour were Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President,
