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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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LDB Joins Responsible Jewellery Council
London: The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced that it is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). LDB is the first diamond bourse in the world to join the standards and certification organization. LDB’s Council of Management unanimously voted to apply to join the RJC and will now undertake an independent audit to achieve full RJC Certification, the
Angola Gives 5-Year Exploration Licence to Lulo
Luanda: The Angolan Minister of Mines and Geology has formally approved a new kimberlite exploration licence for the Lulo Diamond Project – known for yielding large, type-IIa diamonds, which account for less than 1% of global supply – operated Australian diamond miner Lucapa. The new kimberlite exploration licence is for a period of five years and covers the entire 3,000
Gauteng IDZ Delegation Visits GJEPC’s Jaipur Office
Jaipur: A three-member delegation from South Africa’s Gauteng IDZ, visited The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s Regional Office, Jaipur, on November 17, 2016. The members of the delegation were: Maidei Matika, Sr. Manager, Stakeholder Relations, Gauteng IDZ; Lauren Patlansky, MD, Grant Thornton (Consultants to Gauteng IDZ); and S. C. Pradhan, Sr. Economic Advisor, South African High Commission, New
ALROSA Holds New Diamond Auction at EDC
Moscow: ALROSA has announced the next rough diamond auction at the Eurasian Diamond Centre (EDC) in Vladivostok, reports Rough&Poloshed. The company introduced small, boart and boart&drilling categories of diamonds at the auction, which may be of interest for both jewelry and tool-making industry. The volume of the planned sale exceeds 500 000 carats. ALROSA invited 23 companies to take part
WGC Unveils ‘The Moment is Gold 2.0’ Campaign
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has recently launched the second phase of its campaign, ‘The Moment is Gold’, reinforcing gold’s evolving role in contemporary lifestyles. With its second phase, the campaign positions gold as a modern social currency celebrating personal milestones, individual aspirations, and meaningful everyday achievements beyond traditional occasions. The initiative reflects a clear cultural shift, where gold
Distinguished Women of the G&J industry Honored with Golden Girls Awards
Mumbai: The India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), in association with Heera Zhaveraat, the B2B trade magazine for the global Gem & Jewellery industry, recently hosted the 4th Golden Girls Award (GGA) in Mumbai. The Golden Girls Award (GGA) provided a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in the industry, highlighting their persistent dedication
IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
Karnataka Minister Invited as Chief Guest at IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: Mr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, has been invited as Chief Guest for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026. The show is scheduled from 21 to 23 March 2026 in Bengaluru at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC. The meeting was
