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The Selloff Deepens, but Demand is Answering: Are Gold-Silver Nearing a Floor?
Macro Snapshot: Two events defined the week ending June 12. On Monday June 9, White House officials indicated that US-Iran nuclear negotiations were making positive progress; oil prices dropped immediately, with WTI crude falling approximately 4% to $87.61 and Brent losing 3.5% to $90.92. Then on Tuesday June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May CPI: headline inflation accelerated to 4.2% year-on-year, the highest reading since April 2023, up from 3.8% in April. The monthly increase was 0.5%,
The Selloff Deepens, but Demand is Answering: Are Gold-Silver Nearing a Floor?
Macro Snapshot: Two events defined the week ending June 12. On Monday June 9, White House officials indicated that US-Iran nuclear negotiations were making positive progress; oil prices dropped immediately, with WTI crude falling approximately 4% to $87.61 and Brent losing 3.5% to $90.92. Then on Tuesday June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May CPI: headline inflation accelerated to 4.2% year-on-year, the highest reading since April 2023, up from 3.8% in April. The monthly increase was 0.5%,
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India’s Largest One-Stop Shop to Come Up in Surat
Surat: The proposed $1.5 billion India International Trade Centre (IITC) which was originally planned to be set up in Ahmedabad is now expected to come up at Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Surat. Those associated with the project say that closeness to Mumbai, availability of land and prime location tilted in favor of Surat. Last year in November, city-based Kiri
India's G&JExports Down 20% in April
Mumbai: India’s gems & jewellery exports slumped for a fourth consecutive month in April, owing to weak global demand and seasonal adjustments. Data compiled by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) showed these exports plunged 20 per cent to $1,979 million in April from $2,476 million in the corresponding month last year. These exports started falling in January,
April-May Platinum Jewellery Sales Up 30% in India
Mumbai: Platinum jewellery purchase has outpaced gold during the initial two months of the current fiscal year. The platinum jewellery sales during April to May this year surged higher by 30% over the previous year. The strong growth in sales was primarily driven by sharp plunge in platinum prices relative to gold and growing demand for bridal jewellery and chains.
2,000-year-old pearl found in Western Australia
Perth: Archaeological excavations undertaken by the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the University of New England (UNE) on the north Kimberley coast of Western Australia have led to the discovery of a 2,000-year-old natural marine pearl, UOW said in a media release. The Brremangurey Rockshelter in the Admiralty Gulf contains over 12,000 years of Indigenous history, including shell middens and
India’s Largest One-Stop Shop to Come Up in Surat
Surat: The proposed $1.5 billion India International Trade Centre (IITC) which was originally planned to be set up in Ahmedabad is now expected to come up at Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Surat. Those associated with the project say that closeness to Mumbai, availability of land and prime location tilted in favor of Surat. Last year in November, city-based Kiri
India's G&JExports Down 20% in April
Mumbai: India’s gems & jewellery exports slumped for a fourth consecutive month in April, owing to weak global demand and seasonal adjustments. Data compiled by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) showed these exports plunged 20 per cent to $1,979 million in April from $2,476 million in the corresponding month last year. These exports started falling in January,
April-May Platinum Jewellery Sales Up 30% in India
Mumbai: Platinum jewellery purchase has outpaced gold during the initial two months of the current fiscal year. The platinum jewellery sales during April to May this year surged higher by 30% over the previous year. The strong growth in sales was primarily driven by sharp plunge in platinum prices relative to gold and growing demand for bridal jewellery and chains.
2,000-year-old pearl found in Western Australia
Perth: Archaeological excavations undertaken by the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the University of New England (UNE) on the north Kimberley coast of Western Australia have led to the discovery of a 2,000-year-old natural marine pearl, UOW said in a media release. The Brremangurey Rockshelter in the Admiralty Gulf contains over 12,000 years of Indigenous history, including shell middens and
