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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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EGL Rights Holders Reorganize Israel Operations
Ramat Gan: The holders of EGL rights in Israel and Guy D. Benhamou announced on Wednesday that the Eurogem laboratory in Israel (also known as EGL International), located in the Noam Building, Tuval Street 21, in Ramat-Gan, will be ending its operations as an EGL laboratory as of April 2, 2015. EGL thanks Benhamou for his 23 years of service
Diamond Grading & Inscription Facility in Surat
Surat: The De Beers Group of Companies announced on Tuesday the opening of its newest and most technologically advanced Forevermark diamond inscription and grading operation in the world – the International Institute of Diamond Grading and Inscription facility in Surat, India. The facility is a $10 million investment by De Beers and has been equipped with leading proprietary diamond technology.
Assocham Opposes Budgetary Proposals on Gold
Mumbai: With the government retaining high customs duty on gold imports in this year’s budget, industry body Assocham on Tuesday said smuggling of the yellow metal in India is likely to shoot up and introduction of mandatory PAN declaration on high-value gold purchases will dampen the industry. “In the absence of lower (import) duty, smuggling of the precious material would
Refusals Exceed 30% at De Beers March Sight
Gaborone: Pessimism prevailed at De Beers March sight with more than 30 percent of goods refused, according to several sightholders. Negative sentiment at the sight stemmed from a shared belief that polished sales and prices were unlikely to increase in the second quarter of 2015 and that De Beers sight prices have not fallen enough to restore profitability in the
EGL Rights Holders Reorganize Israel Operations
Ramat Gan: The holders of EGL rights in Israel and Guy D. Benhamou announced on Wednesday that the Eurogem laboratory in Israel (also known as EGL International), located in the Noam Building, Tuval Street 21, in Ramat-Gan, will be ending its operations as an EGL laboratory as of April 2, 2015. EGL thanks Benhamou for his 23 years of service
Diamond Grading & Inscription Facility in Surat
Surat: The De Beers Group of Companies announced on Tuesday the opening of its newest and most technologically advanced Forevermark diamond inscription and grading operation in the world – the International Institute of Diamond Grading and Inscription facility in Surat, India. The facility is a $10 million investment by De Beers and has been equipped with leading proprietary diamond technology.
Assocham Opposes Budgetary Proposals on Gold
Mumbai: With the government retaining high customs duty on gold imports in this year’s budget, industry body Assocham on Tuesday said smuggling of the yellow metal in India is likely to shoot up and introduction of mandatory PAN declaration on high-value gold purchases will dampen the industry. “In the absence of lower (import) duty, smuggling of the precious material would
Refusals Exceed 30% at De Beers March Sight
Gaborone: Pessimism prevailed at De Beers March sight with more than 30 percent of goods refused, according to several sightholders. Negative sentiment at the sight stemmed from a shared belief that polished sales and prices were unlikely to increase in the second quarter of 2015 and that De Beers sight prices have not fallen enough to restore profitability in the
