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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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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De Beers Declares 35% Fall in Diamond Production

Mumbai: De Beers Group has reported a big fall of 35% in diamond production for Q4 of 2025, mainly due to maintenance shutdowns at its Jwaneng and Orapa mines. In its Q4 report for the year, the diamond mining major revealed it recovered 3.78 million carats between October and December, down from 5.83 million carats during the same period in

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Maryam Al Hashemi to Steer KP Committee on Participation & Chairmanship

Dubai: DMCC confirmed that Maryam Al Hashemi, Senior Director of Precious Stones and Metals at DMCC and the UAE KP Director, has been appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC). The CPC is a vital body within the Kimberley Process, responsible for evaluating new participants, reviewing compliance matters, and assessing Vice-Chair candidates. Its recommendations

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MS Dhoni Reveals His Most Cherished Platinum Moments

Mumbai: Men of Platinum, the men’s jewellery brand from Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, brought its highly anticipated #MomentWithMahi campaign to a thrilling close with an exclusive fan meet-and-greet with MS Dhoni at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This one-of-a-kind experience was the culmination of the brand’s festive purchase programme — a rare reward for select consumers who purchased

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GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &

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De Beers Declares 35% Fall in Diamond Production

Mumbai: De Beers Group has reported a big fall of 35% in diamond production for Q4 of 2025, mainly due to maintenance shutdowns at its Jwaneng and Orapa mines. In its Q4 report for the year, the diamond mining major revealed it recovered 3.78 million carats between October and December, down from 5.83 million carats during the same period in

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Maryam Al Hashemi to Steer KP Committee on Participation & Chairmanship

Dubai: DMCC confirmed that Maryam Al Hashemi, Senior Director of Precious Stones and Metals at DMCC and the UAE KP Director, has been appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC). The CPC is a vital body within the Kimberley Process, responsible for evaluating new participants, reviewing compliance matters, and assessing Vice-Chair candidates. Its recommendations

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MS Dhoni Reveals His Most Cherished Platinum Moments

Mumbai: Men of Platinum, the men’s jewellery brand from Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, brought its highly anticipated #MomentWithMahi campaign to a thrilling close with an exclusive fan meet-and-greet with MS Dhoni at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This one-of-a-kind experience was the culmination of the brand’s festive purchase programme — a rare reward for select consumers who purchased

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GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &

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