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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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Dubai Diamond Conference-15 to put ‘Africa First’
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Conference 2015, slated for April 21-22 in Dubai will witness ministers and officials from Africa play a crucial part in discussions this year. The event, organized by the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), will also bring together delegates and keynote speakers from the Middle East and Asia, heads of global
Silver Prices May Fall again in 2015
London: The per-ounce price of silver is expected to decrease this year as the dollar continues to strengthen and investments move out of the commodities sector. However, the metal could end the year on a strong note, according to the National Jeweler. In an email to the news portal, London-based analyst Andrew Leyland, manager of precious metals demand at Thomson
De Beers Begins New Sightholder Contracts
Gaborone: The De Beers Group of Companies today began its 2015-2018 Global Sightholder Sales (GSS) contract period. In addition to the 84 Sightholders, the company also added two companies to its newest client category, the Accredited Buyers, reports idexonline. While Sightholders qualify for term contract supply (provided via the Intention to Offer or ITO planning process), Accredited Buyers can purchase
Grading Standards on Focus at CIBJO Congress
Milan: Representatives of leading gem laboratories will join diamond, gemstone and jewellery industry leaders in Salvador, Brazil, on May 6, for a special conference on the first day of the 2015 CIBJO Congress, which will focus specifically on the standards and practices used by grading laboratories in the industry, and the quality of the grading reports they produce. More specifically
Dubai Diamond Conference-15 to put ‘Africa First’
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Conference 2015, slated for April 21-22 in Dubai will witness ministers and officials from Africa play a crucial part in discussions this year. The event, organized by the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), will also bring together delegates and keynote speakers from the Middle East and Asia, heads of global
Silver Prices May Fall again in 2015
London: The per-ounce price of silver is expected to decrease this year as the dollar continues to strengthen and investments move out of the commodities sector. However, the metal could end the year on a strong note, according to the National Jeweler. In an email to the news portal, London-based analyst Andrew Leyland, manager of precious metals demand at Thomson
De Beers Begins New Sightholder Contracts
Gaborone: The De Beers Group of Companies today began its 2015-2018 Global Sightholder Sales (GSS) contract period. In addition to the 84 Sightholders, the company also added two companies to its newest client category, the Accredited Buyers, reports idexonline. While Sightholders qualify for term contract supply (provided via the Intention to Offer or ITO planning process), Accredited Buyers can purchase
Grading Standards on Focus at CIBJO Congress
Milan: Representatives of leading gem laboratories will join diamond, gemstone and jewellery industry leaders in Salvador, Brazil, on May 6, for a special conference on the first day of the 2015 CIBJO Congress, which will focus specifically on the standards and practices used by grading laboratories in the industry, and the quality of the grading reports they produce. More specifically
