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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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Tirupati Temple Deposits 1,311 kg. Gold with PNB
Chennai: The Tirupati Balaji temple management said it has deposited 1,311 kg of gold with a public sector bank under the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and is negotiating for better terms for making more such deposits. The deposit of 1,311 kg of pure gold bars of 0.995 fineness was made with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday, the Tirumala
Shanghai Gold Exchange Launched
Shanghai: The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), the world’s largest physical gold exchange, launched a yuan-denominated benchmark price on Tuesday in Shanghai, a measure that will benefit both China’s domestic gold market and the global precious metals market. SGE said in a circular that the launch of the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price will be useful as it adequately reflects the gold
Naturally White Platinum for this Akshaya Tritiya
Mumbai: Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days of the Vedic calendar. Akshaya means “Eternal” or which never diminishes hence buying or giving gifts on this day is considered inexhaustible. Precious platinum is an eternal metal which stands the test of time and considered auspicious for this festival. It is believed that on
Israel’s Polished Diamond Exports -17% in 1Q
Ramat Gan: Israel’s polished-diamond exports dived 17 percent to $1.44 billion in the first quarter as shipments to key trade partners such as the U.S. slumped, according to Rapaport. Exports of cut diamonds to the U.S. after returns slid 21 percent to $499.2 million over January to March. In volume terms, polished exports dropped 15 percent to 528,310 carats, resulting
GSI Detects Undisclosed LGDs in Diamond Jewellery
New York: Gemological Science International (GSI) has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) in jewellery set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at a critical time, as the global jewelry trade increasingly promotes off-color natural diamonds, such as brown and champagne hues, as unique, fashionable, and affordable alternatives to traditional colorless stones. Using advanced instrumentation, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
NDC & DJG Unite to Strengthen Natural Diamond Narrative in UAE
Dubai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization representing the natural diamond industry and its entire value chain, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG). The partnership will be marked by an exclusive B2B event in Dubai, dedicated to reinforcing the integrity, transparency, and long-term growth of the natural diamond sector. Taking place on
Gold Breaks Records as Investors Seek Shelter from Market
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 2025 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,313t, or US $146bn in value terms and was the highest quarter for demand on record. Growth was driven primarily by investment demand which accelerated in Q3 reaching 537t (+47% y/y) and accounted for 55% of overall net gold demand. This momentum
Jennifer Lopez Named Ambassador for Zen Diamond
Mumbai: Jennifer Lopez is named as the new brand ambassador for Zen Diamond. As the company continues its international expansion across 22 countries, this collaboration marks a significant step in its journey toward becoming a globally recognized brand. At the beginning of August 2025, while performing across Europe and Asia on her “Jennifer Lopez Up All Night” tour, Jennifer Lopez
