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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We Cannot Rely on Diamonds Forever: Namibia PM

Windhoek: The Namibian government said it is building a new economy for the future as it cannot rely on diamonds forever. Namibia had been mining diamonds since 1908 and its overall mining activity accounts for almost 8 percent of GDP. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila told the visiting KP chairperson Ahmed Bin Sulayem that Namibia was looking into growing several sectors

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Be a Part of Forevermark Circle of Trust

Mumbai: All of us count partners, family and friends amongst our closest bonds that we cherish every day. Celebrate this bond with our Circle of Trust, a radiant selection of bangles that are a symbol of integrity and love. Diamond bangles in particular are more than accessories for women, they are for most women the most treasured cherished and aspired

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Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Showcased in London

London: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has arrived in London as part of its global showcase of the rarest pink, red and violet diamonds in the world. Celebrating the launch of its new partnership with storied UK jeweller, Boodles, the 2016 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is in London for the first time since HRH Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee

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Price Drop Likely to Spur demand: WGC

Mumbai: Gold prices have dropped after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently slashed interest rates. World Gold Council (WGC) opines that the price drop is likely to spur demand that elaborates on the latest movement in gold price and its impact on the gold markets in India and worldwide. The gold price fell by over three percent on 4

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De Beers’ Rough Production Rises 88% in Q2 2026

London: De Beers has reported that its rough diamond production was 88% higher at 7.8 million carats, reflecting the impact of the extended maintenance shutdown in the comparative period at Orapa in Botswana, as well as the planned mining of higher-grade ore at both Jwaneng in Botswana and Gahcho Kué in Canada. Planned plant maintenance at Orapa and Jwaneng during

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Only Natural Diamonds Should be Graded with 4Cs: CIBJO

Milan: The Diamond Commission of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has insisted that the 4C polished diamond grading system (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) should only be used for natural stones, but not synthetic ones. In the Special Report prepared for the upcoming 2026 CIBJO Congress, the Commission’s head Udi Sheintal also urged the industry’s stakeholders to use the

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Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Enters East India

Kolkata: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of its new store at South City Mall, Kolkata, marking the opening of its 10th store in India and another significant milestone in the brand’s retail expansion journey. Inaugurated by filmstar Raima Sen, the store brings Forevermark’s signature collection of natural diamond jewellery to one of the

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India’s G&J Exports Recovers in June 2026

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports rebounded sharply in June 2026, with gross exports rising 26.51% year-on-year to US$2.21 billion (Rs. 21,010.78 crore), signalling a recovery in overseas demand after a subdued start to the financial year. Despite the strong monthly performance, exports for the April-June quarter remained largely unchanged at US$6.61 billion (Rs. 62,588.61 crore), up just 0.04%

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