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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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Ind-Ra Expects Status Quo Monetary Policy
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain a status-quo on interest rates in the second bi-monthly monetary policy review on 7 June 2016, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) in a press release. The RBI is likely to focus on inflation control, liquidity management and the pending policy transmission in the near-term. The central bank
DPA Announces New Marketing Slogan
Las Vegas: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) unveiled a new marketing platform yesterday for diamonds during a special presentation to members of the jewelry industry at the JCK show. The DPA team, led by CEO Jean-Marc Lieberherr, outlined plans for the first category marketing campaign in over 5 years and the very first from the DPA. The new platform “Real
WDMF Announces World Diamond Museum
Las Vegas: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF) announced it has built the virtual foundations of the World Diamond Museum, a unique resource in the cloud that will be bringing together and put on display an unprecedented and therefore unique collections of extraordinary diamonds and diamond jewellery – from famous stones to hidden, until now unknown pieces that deserve to
50 Indian Cos Participating in JCK, Las Vegas
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India will present the India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas for the 13th consecutive year with 50 leading gem and jewelry exporters, including plain and studded diamond and coloured gemstone Jewellery. Scheduled from 3-6 June, the India Pavilion is spread across 81 booths, strategically located at the Diamond Plaza and the Passport
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026
London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7
IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM
Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
