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A Record Number of Central Banks Want to Buy More Gold: The Price Just Fell to a 4-Month Low
Macro Snapshot: Three events defined the week ending June 19, and they pointed in different directions. On Monday June 15, news emerged that US and Iranian negotiators had agreed a memorandum of understanding with formal signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland; oil declined to a two-month low on the announcement, with Brent falling below $80 per barrel after losing roughly 15% over four sessions. On Tuesday June 16, the World Gold Council released its Central Banks Gold Reserves Survey
A Record Number of Central Banks Want to Buy More Gold: The Price Just Fell to a 4-Month Low
Macro Snapshot: Three events defined the week ending June 19, and they pointed in different directions. On Monday June 15, news emerged that US and Iranian negotiators had agreed a memorandum of understanding with formal signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland; oil declined to a two-month low on the announcement, with Brent falling below $80 per barrel after losing roughly 15% over four sessions. On Tuesday June 16, the World Gold Council released its Central Banks Gold Reserves Survey
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India’s Gold Demand up by 18% in Q3
London: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand increased 5% year-on-year to 1,313t, a record third quarter. Total demand exceeded US$100bn for the first time on record, supported by strong investment in a record-high price environment. Global investment demand more than doubled year-on-year to 364t, driven by a shift in demand for gold ETFs primarily from Western investors. Globally, gold ETFs added 95t, marking the first positive quarter since Q1’22. Bar and coin demand fell 9%, but the year-to date total remains strong at 859t compared to the 10-year average of 774t. Central bank buying slowed in Q3 though demand remained robust at 186t. Year-to- date central bank demand reached 694t, in line with the same period of 2022. Gold prices continued to rise to record highs during the quarter reaching an average of US$2,474/oz, hampering global demand for gold jewellery. Total jewellery consumption was down 12%
2024 CIBJO Congress to be Streamed Live
Milan: The 2024 CIBJO Congress is set to open in Shanghai, China, on November 2, and for the first time in the history of the three-day event, it will be broadcast live worldwide. Free access to the live broadcast will be available via the dedicated congress website at https://cibjo.org/congress-2024/ or via the CIBJO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cibjocommunications9276/streams. The Digital Binder of the
GJC Advises Jewellers to Carry Essential Documents
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has called upon its members and industry stakeholders to carry out all necessary documentation to ensure the smooth movement of goods during the upcoming Maharashtra election. The GJC’s directive covers items such as gems and jewellery, bullion, precious stones, and allied articles. In light of the upcoming Maharashtra elections, GJC
GJEPC Hosted Dr. S. Jaishankar
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, Govt. of India at its head office on Sunday 27th October. Dr. Jaishankar was visiting Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai for an interaction on India’s foreign policy at an event titled “Indian Foreign Policy: A Transformational Decade”, which aimed to explore the
India’s Gold Demand up by 18% in Q3
London: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand increased 5% year-on-year to 1,313t, a record third quarter. Total demand exceeded US$100bn for the first time on record, supported by strong investment in a record-high price environment. Global investment demand more than doubled year-on-year to 364t, driven by a shift in demand for gold ETFs primarily from Western investors. Globally, gold ETFs added 95t, marking the first positive quarter since Q1’22. Bar and coin demand fell 9%, but the year-to date total remains strong at 859t compared to the 10-year average of 774t. Central bank buying slowed in Q3 though demand remained robust at 186t. Year-to- date central bank demand reached 694t, in line with the same period of 2022. Gold prices continued to rise to record highs during the quarter reaching an average of US$2,474/oz, hampering global demand for gold jewellery. Total jewellery consumption was down 12%
2024 CIBJO Congress to be Streamed Live
Milan: The 2024 CIBJO Congress is set to open in Shanghai, China, on November 2, and for the first time in the history of the three-day event, it will be broadcast live worldwide. Free access to the live broadcast will be available via the dedicated congress website at https://cibjo.org/congress-2024/ or via the CIBJO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cibjocommunications9276/streams. The Digital Binder of the
GJC Advises Jewellers to Carry Essential Documents
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has called upon its members and industry stakeholders to carry out all necessary documentation to ensure the smooth movement of goods during the upcoming Maharashtra election. The GJC’s directive covers items such as gems and jewellery, bullion, precious stones, and allied articles. In light of the upcoming Maharashtra elections, GJC
GJEPC Hosted Dr. S. Jaishankar
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, Govt. of India at its head office on Sunday 27th October. Dr. Jaishankar was visiting Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai for an interaction on India’s foreign policy at an event titled “Indian Foreign Policy: A Transformational Decade”, which aimed to explore the
