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Macro Snapshot: Two events defined the week ending June 12. On Monday June 9, White House officials indicated that US-Iran nuclear negotiations were making positive progress; oil prices dropped immediately, with WTI crude falling approximately 4% to $87.61 and Brent losing 3.5% to $90.92. Then on Tuesday June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May CPI: headline inflation accelerated to 4.2% year-on-year, the highest reading since April 2023, up from 3.8% in April. The monthly increase was 0.5%,
The Selloff Deepens, but Demand is Answering: Are Gold-Silver Nearing a Floor?
Macro Snapshot: Two events defined the week ending June 12. On Monday June 9, White House officials indicated that US-Iran nuclear negotiations were making positive progress; oil prices dropped immediately, with WTI crude falling approximately 4% to $87.61 and Brent losing 3.5% to $90.92. Then on Tuesday June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May CPI: headline inflation accelerated to 4.2% year-on-year, the highest reading since April 2023, up from 3.8% in April. The monthly increase was 0.5%,
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Resource Estimate Drops for Argyle Mine
Perth: Rio Tinto has lowered its estimate of the mineral resources available at its Argyle diamond mine in Australia, as the company reconsiders its plans to extend the project. Estimated mineral resources fell 66 percent to 15 million tonnes in 2016, compared with the previous year, the miner said in a statement last week. Mineral resources are the quantity of
Negative Outlook for India’s CPD Exporters: Ind-Ra
Mumbai: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a stable outlook on organised jewellery retailers and a negative outlook on cut and polished diamond (CPD) exporters for FY18. As per World Gold Council (WGC), India’s gold jewellery demand fell sharply 22% yoy to reach a seven-year low in 2016 (522MT). The demand was impacted severely on account of various one-off
WPIC Plans Platinum ETF in China
Mumbai: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in China, the world’s biggest consumer of the precious metal, and a coin-based fund in Europe in 2017, an executive of the council said on Wednesday. “We are working on two deals in China for investment products. ETF and retail platinum bars with a big state-run
JNA Awards 2017 Now Accepting Entries
Hong Kong: The JNA Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the jewellery and gemstone industry, is now calling for entries for its sixth edition. Organised by JNA, the annual JNA Awards is set to further advance and propel Asia’s jewellery and gemstone sector by recognising and honouring companies and individuals that have exhibited innovation, excellence, best business
Resource Estimate Drops for Argyle Mine
Perth: Rio Tinto has lowered its estimate of the mineral resources available at its Argyle diamond mine in Australia, as the company reconsiders its plans to extend the project. Estimated mineral resources fell 66 percent to 15 million tonnes in 2016, compared with the previous year, the miner said in a statement last week. Mineral resources are the quantity of
Negative Outlook for India’s CPD Exporters: Ind-Ra
Mumbai: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a stable outlook on organised jewellery retailers and a negative outlook on cut and polished diamond (CPD) exporters for FY18. As per World Gold Council (WGC), India’s gold jewellery demand fell sharply 22% yoy to reach a seven-year low in 2016 (522MT). The demand was impacted severely on account of various one-off
WPIC Plans Platinum ETF in China
Mumbai: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in China, the world’s biggest consumer of the precious metal, and a coin-based fund in Europe in 2017, an executive of the council said on Wednesday. “We are working on two deals in China for investment products. ETF and retail platinum bars with a big state-run
JNA Awards 2017 Now Accepting Entries
Hong Kong: The JNA Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the jewellery and gemstone industry, is now calling for entries for its sixth edition. Organised by JNA, the annual JNA Awards is set to further advance and propel Asia’s jewellery and gemstone sector by recognising and honouring companies and individuals that have exhibited innovation, excellence, best business
