The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial

Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.

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The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial

Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.

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Diamond Processing in Gujarat to Get Hi-Tech

Surat: The small and medium diamond manufacturers in Gujarat will now be able to increase their output using modern technology, reports The Times of India. The Union ministry of commerce and industries has given an in-principle approval for setting up a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Ahmedabad, Amreli, Visnagar and Palanpur. The centre will be equipped with modern equipments for

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Manish Jain is New Chairman of GJF

Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) announced names of members of its Committee of Administration (COA) for the term 2015 – 2017. The COA for the term comprises a 24 Member team who are industry stalwarts, having been a part of the gem and jewellery industry for several decades. Speaking on the formation of the new

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Weak Ruble Boosts ALROSA Revenue, Profit in 1Q

Moscow: ALROSA reported that revenue and profit jumped in the first quarter of 2015, despite prevailing weak market conditions, as the mining company benefited from the sharp depreciation of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar. “[First quarter] results were mainly driven by a favorable foreign-exchange market environment,” explained Andrey Zharkov, ALROSA’s CEO. He added that the diamond market was

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Christie’s Hong Kong Sets Record in Asia

Hong Kong: The June 2 Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale garnered nearly $118 million, setting a record for the most valuable jewelry auction ever held in Asia. Three pieces broke world records during the auction: A 120 ct. Burmese ruby and diamond necklace by Etcetera sold for $13 million, setting a world auction record for a ruby necklace; a

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Diamond Processing in Gujarat to Get Hi-Tech

Surat: The small and medium diamond manufacturers in Gujarat will now be able to increase their output using modern technology, reports The Times of India. The Union ministry of commerce and industries has given an in-principle approval for setting up a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Ahmedabad, Amreli, Visnagar and Palanpur. The centre will be equipped with modern equipments for

Read More »

Manish Jain is New Chairman of GJF

Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) announced names of members of its Committee of Administration (COA) for the term 2015 – 2017. The COA for the term comprises a 24 Member team who are industry stalwarts, having been a part of the gem and jewellery industry for several decades. Speaking on the formation of the new

Read More »

Weak Ruble Boosts ALROSA Revenue, Profit in 1Q

Moscow: ALROSA reported that revenue and profit jumped in the first quarter of 2015, despite prevailing weak market conditions, as the mining company benefited from the sharp depreciation of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar. “[First quarter] results were mainly driven by a favorable foreign-exchange market environment,” explained Andrey Zharkov, ALROSA’s CEO. He added that the diamond market was

Read More »

Christie’s Hong Kong Sets Record in Asia

Hong Kong: The June 2 Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale garnered nearly $118 million, setting a record for the most valuable jewelry auction ever held in Asia. Three pieces broke world records during the auction: A 120 ct. Burmese ruby and diamond necklace by Etcetera sold for $13 million, setting a world auction record for a ruby necklace; a

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