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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India International Gold Convention from 11th Aug

Agra: Foretell Business Solutions Private Limited is organizing the 13th edition of India International Gold Convention (IIGC) between 11 and 14 August, 2016 at Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra, India. India International Gold Convention provides an apt platform for the bullion industry to deliberate on various challenges facing the industry, articulate the possible solutions and set an agenda

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Kirit Bhansali Elected as Chairman of IIGJ Mumbai

Mumbai: The Board of Directors of the Indian Institute of the Gems & Jewellery – IIGJ Mumbai, having completed its tenure, has elected a new panel of Directors and Chairman in a meeting held at Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Bagmal Laxmichand Parikh Campus at Andheri East in July end 2016. The newly inducted Directors of the re-enacted Board

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WGC, LME and Others to Launch LMEprecious

London: The World Gold Council (WGC) and the London Metal Exchange (LME), together with Goldman Sachs, ICBC Standard Bank, Morgan Stanley, Natixis, OSTC and Societe Generale, have  announced their intention to introduce a suite of exchange-traded and centrally-cleared precious metals products. The initiative has been driven by the need for greater market transparency, to support and aid ongoing regulatory change, 

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PNG Jewellers Gets Two Retail Jewellers' Awards

Mumbai: PNG Jewelers sparkled the brightest by bagging twin awards at the prestigious ‘Retail Jewellers Awards 2016’ including, ‘The best 360 marketing campaign of the year’ and the ‘Best Platinum jewellery of the year award’ PNG Jewellers have placed special focus on their design elements this year, and the efforts have borne fruits. They have been rightly awarded the ‘Best

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India’s G&J Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Bln in April–May 2026

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar terms, they registered a growth of 3.99% in rupee terms. The figures are provided by India’s Gem &

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Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds

Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no

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Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has

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A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations

Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.

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