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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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De Beers February Sales Rise to $610M
Gaborone: De Beers reported rough diamond sales increased to $610 million in the second cycle of 2016 as demand continued to show signs of improvement. Sales in the first cycle in January were revised to $545 million. The sales figure includes the sight in Gaborone, Botswana, which took place February 22 to 26, as well as auction sales and supply
India's G&J Industry Unhappy with Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister’s focus for Union Budget 2016-17 was macro-economic stability and fiscal discipline as part of the transformational agenda. It was presented against the backdrop of challenging global headwinds while taking into account India’s status as a bright spot of 7.5%+ growth in a slowing global economy. There are several positive takeaways from the Union Budget and yet
Budget Delivers ‘Blow’ to India's G&J Sector
New Delhi: Jewellery lovers in India will have to shell out more for the gold and diamond jewellery as the budget has imposed 1% excise duty, which comes as a blow to the gems and jewellery sector which was hoping for a cut in import duty on gold from 10% to 2%. The India Bullion & Jewellery Association (IBJA) fears
Vedanta Wins India's First Auction of Gold Mine
New Delhi: The first-ever auction of a gold mine in the country was held in Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Vedanta Ltd won the auction for Baghmara (Sonakhan) gold mine with its highest bid of 12.55 percent of IBM (Indian Bureau of Mining) price of Rs 74,712/ troy ounce (1 troy ounce = 31.10 gram), official sources said. The production from the
Paul De Wachter Named as CEO, HRD Antwerp
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter is to take charge as CEO from January 5, 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
