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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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GJEPC Charts $100 Bln. Export Vision for India’s G&J Sector
New Delhi: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), was invited to attend the meeting organized with selected representatives of various industry sectors that contribute majorly to India’s merchandise exports chaired by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi at New Delhi, on 3rd November 2025. Mr. Bhansali was representing the Gems & Jewellery (G&J) sector that
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
TBZ Declares First 9 Months’ Results
Mumbai: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (“TBZ”) reported its unaudited and reviewed results and financial performance for the third quarter and first nine months of financial year ending 31st March, 2016. KEY HIGHLIGHTS In Rs crores Q3 FY16 Q3 FY15 % YoY 9M FY16 9M FY15 % YoY Total Income from Operations 495.66 612.50 -19.08% 1,349.61 1,471.19 -8.26% Gross Profit
IDW in Israel to Hold First Diamond Jewellery Show
Ramat Gan: For the first time, the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI), to be held February 14 – 18, 2016 will not only focus on loose diamonds, but will also include a special show of diamond jewellery produced by companies within the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). Diamond jewelry has become an important part of the business of many Israeli
Ernie Blom Congratulates Shmuel Schnitzer
Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom has congratulated Honorary WFDB President Shmuel Schnitzer on his election this week as the new Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI). Blom said it is critical during challenging times for the global industry that experienced and well-known industry figures continue to play a role in leading its major organizations.
Stephen Lussier Appointed Chairman of DPA
Johannesburg: Stephen Lussier, chief executive officer of De Beers Group’s Forevermark brand, has taken over as chairman of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) from Jean-Marc Lieberherr, who until recently was the managing director of Rio Tinto’s diamond division. Lieberherr became the DPA’s first chairman in October 2015, shortly after the body was set up. He stepped down from the role
