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Gold and Silver Triangle Patterns Signal a Possible Major Move Ahead
Macro Snapshot: This week (ending April 17, 2026) was defined by a volatile, whipsaw geopolitical narrative around the Strait of Hormuz. On Friday April 17, Iran announced that commercial vessels could transit the strait freely during the Lebanon ceasefire truce, sending oil prices down more than 10% and sparking a relief rally in equities. Gold and silver initially dipped on the news before recovering as Iran reversed course the same evening, reinstating strict control of the strait and tying any
Gold and Silver Triangle Patterns Signal a Possible Major Move Ahead
Macro Snapshot: This week (ending April 17, 2026) was defined by a volatile, whipsaw geopolitical narrative around the Strait of Hormuz. On Friday April 17, Iran announced that commercial vessels could transit the strait freely during the Lebanon ceasefire truce, sending oil prices down more than 10% and sparking a relief rally in equities. Gold and silver initially dipped on the news before recovering as Iran reversed course the same evening, reinstating strict control of the strait and tying any
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Charges Dropped Against Rafael Marques
Luanda: The defamation case against Rafael Marques de Morais over his scathing depictions of Angola’s diamond industry has been dropped, reports JCKonline. “I confirm the withdrawal of the charges,” he said via email. Marques was being charged by leading generals in the Angolan military over his book, Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola, which includes tales of corruption sometime-graphic
'Make in India' shines in 'India Pavilion' at JCK
Mumbai: Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem and jewelry industry in India has strived to establish India as a global diamond and Jewellery trading destination. This endeavor has seen participation of the Indian gem and jewelry industry in some of the largest, glamorous and most prestigious trade events including the soon to be held
Global Rough Diamond Output Increased in 2014
Johannesburg: Market Research said that the global rough diamond production was 131.5 million carats last year, marginally up from 130.5 million carats in 2013. It said in a summary of its report, “Global Diamond Mining to 2020”, that the market for rough diamond production centered around the top eight producing countries – Russia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
RBI Relaxes Norms for Lending against Jewellery
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India yesterday relaxed the norms by allowing Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio to be done at the average of the closing price of 22 carat gold for the preceding 30 days. The Bank has prescribed that the valuation of gold jewellery for arriving at the Loan-To-Value (LTV) shall be done at the average of the closing price
Charges Dropped Against Rafael Marques
Luanda: The defamation case against Rafael Marques de Morais over his scathing depictions of Angola’s diamond industry has been dropped, reports JCKonline. “I confirm the withdrawal of the charges,” he said via email. Marques was being charged by leading generals in the Angolan military over his book, Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola, which includes tales of corruption sometime-graphic
'Make in India' shines in 'India Pavilion' at JCK
Mumbai: Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem and jewelry industry in India has strived to establish India as a global diamond and Jewellery trading destination. This endeavor has seen participation of the Indian gem and jewelry industry in some of the largest, glamorous and most prestigious trade events including the soon to be held
Global Rough Diamond Output Increased in 2014
Johannesburg: Market Research said that the global rough diamond production was 131.5 million carats last year, marginally up from 130.5 million carats in 2013. It said in a summary of its report, “Global Diamond Mining to 2020”, that the market for rough diamond production centered around the top eight producing countries – Russia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
RBI Relaxes Norms for Lending against Jewellery
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India yesterday relaxed the norms by allowing Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio to be done at the average of the closing price of 22 carat gold for the preceding 30 days. The Bank has prescribed that the valuation of gold jewellery for arriving at the Loan-To-Value (LTV) shall be done at the average of the closing price
