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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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World Diamond Congress Opens in Dubai
Dubai: The 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) opened in Dubai on Tuesday. Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) executive chairman and Kimberley Process chair, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said that Dubai was a significant hub located in a pivotal point between East and West. He added
Namibia and De Beers Sign Sales Agreement
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Namibia and The De Beers Group of Companies yesterday signed a new 10-year sales agreement for the sorting, valuing and sales of Namdeb Holdings’ diamonds. The sales agreement is the longest ever signed between the two partners. Namibia will see a significant increase in rough diamonds made available for beneficiation as a result
India to Start SGB Trading from May End
New Delhi: The government on Monday said trading of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) will begin by the end of the month and the fourth tranche of the scheme will be launched thereafter. The decision to launch the trading of the SGB by May-end was taken at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das recently
WFDB Gives Schedule of World Diamond Congress
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced the schedule for the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), which takes place in Dubai from May 16 to 19. The first day of the Congress is taken up with meetings of the WFDB’s major committees: the Judicial, Trade
IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse
Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and
GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme
Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties
New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by
Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award
Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry
