The 200-Day Held: Now Comes the Test That Decides Whether the Bounce is a Reversal

Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 3 broke a five-week decline for both gold and silver. Gold posted its first weekly gain since late May and silver led the recovery with a much larger move. The trigger was a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which reset rate-hike expectations and pushed the dollar to its largest weekly decline since April. Layered underneath were two other significant developments: the release of the World Gold Council’s Mid-Year Outlook on Tuesday July 1 (covered in

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The 200-Day Held: Now Comes the Test That Decides Whether the Bounce is a Reversal

Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 3 broke a five-week decline for both gold and silver. Gold posted its first weekly gain since late May and silver led the recovery with a much larger move. The trigger was a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, which reset rate-hike expectations and pushed the dollar to its largest weekly decline since April. Layered underneath were two other significant developments: the release of the World Gold Council’s Mid-Year Outlook on Tuesday July 1 (covered in

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5% VAT in UAE to Hurt India’s Exports: GJEPC

Mumbai: Starting January 1, the UAE (United Arab Emirates) will impose a 5% VAT on most goods and services, including rough and polished diamonds and gold. Now, Praveen Shankar Pandya, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) says that the tax will hurt gold jewelry exports from India as the UAE is one of the major buyers

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Nilesh Sheth is New President of IDCA

The Board of Directors of the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) is pleased to announce Nilesh Sheth of Nice Diamonds was elected as the new President of Association and Shailesh Jhalani of Prompt Gem Importers Inc. was elected for the Vice-President’s role at their meeting held on December 11. Joining the IDCA Board’s Executive Committee are Shrenil Bhansali of

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Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Bags New Award

Jaipur: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels was awarded as the ”Temple Jewellery of The Year’ for its intricate craftsmanship at JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Awards 2017, a platform which recognises and promotes talent and creativity of the most celebrated retail jewellery brands in the industry by felicitating them. The award was received by Mr. Atul Saraf, Director, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels at the

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ALROSA to Hold Auction of Special Size Rough

Moscow: ALROSA is planning to hold 30 international auctions for the sale of special size natural rough diamonds over 10.8 carats next year. Two auctions will be held in New York where ALROSA’s trade office will resume its full-scale operation. Five auctions will be held in the first quarter, 10 in second quarter, six in the third quarter, and nine

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5% VAT in UAE to Hurt India’s Exports: GJEPC

Mumbai: Starting January 1, the UAE (United Arab Emirates) will impose a 5% VAT on most goods and services, including rough and polished diamonds and gold. Now, Praveen Shankar Pandya, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) says that the tax will hurt gold jewelry exports from India as the UAE is one of the major buyers

Read More »

Nilesh Sheth is New President of IDCA

The Board of Directors of the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) is pleased to announce Nilesh Sheth of Nice Diamonds was elected as the new President of Association and Shailesh Jhalani of Prompt Gem Importers Inc. was elected for the Vice-President’s role at their meeting held on December 11. Joining the IDCA Board’s Executive Committee are Shrenil Bhansali of

Read More »

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Bags New Award

Jaipur: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels was awarded as the ”Temple Jewellery of The Year’ for its intricate craftsmanship at JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Awards 2017, a platform which recognises and promotes talent and creativity of the most celebrated retail jewellery brands in the industry by felicitating them. The award was received by Mr. Atul Saraf, Director, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels at the

Read More »

ALROSA to Hold Auction of Special Size Rough

Moscow: ALROSA is planning to hold 30 international auctions for the sale of special size natural rough diamonds over 10.8 carats next year. Two auctions will be held in New York where ALROSA’s trade office will resume its full-scale operation. Five auctions will be held in the first quarter, 10 in second quarter, six in the third quarter, and nine

Read More »

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