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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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Narendra Modi, Vipul Shah Named Most Influential People in Diamond Industry
Mumbai: The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication ‘Rapaport’ named Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council
Mah. Minister to Inaugurate IIJS Signature
Mumbai: In a major boost for the jewellery industry, Mr. Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Mr. Samant and the representatives of
Statement by IDMA: Leave No One behind!
Antwerp: “At this pivotal moment for the global diamond industry, it is vital that we protect the lives and livelihoods of all those employed in the mining and manufacturing of diamonds,” IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said. “We are pleased that the G7 will seek further engagement with diamond industry organizations such as the World Diamond Council (WDC) and IDMA, to
De Beers Rough Sales Rise to $130 Million
Gaborone: De Beers said its rough diamond sales for the tenth and final cycle of 2023 showed a sharp decline from the previous year. According to the company, the provisional sales value for the period between 9th November and 19th December was $130 million. This is a 69% drop from the $417 million recorded in the same cycle of 2022,
Narendra Modi, Vipul Shah Named Most Influential People in Diamond Industry
Mumbai: The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication ‘Rapaport’ named Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council
Mah. Minister to Inaugurate IIJS Signature
Mumbai: In a major boost for the jewellery industry, Mr. Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Mr. Samant and the representatives of
Statement by IDMA: Leave No One behind!
Antwerp: “At this pivotal moment for the global diamond industry, it is vital that we protect the lives and livelihoods of all those employed in the mining and manufacturing of diamonds,” IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said. “We are pleased that the G7 will seek further engagement with diamond industry organizations such as the World Diamond Council (WDC) and IDMA, to
De Beers Rough Sales Rise to $130 Million
Gaborone: De Beers said its rough diamond sales for the tenth and final cycle of 2023 showed a sharp decline from the previous year. According to the company, the provisional sales value for the period between 9th November and 19th December was $130 million. This is a 69% drop from the $417 million recorded in the same cycle of 2022,
