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The Triangle Breaks Down: Both Metals Exit Consolidation to the Downside
This week (ended on 24th April, 2026) saw both gold and silver give back a meaningful portion of their recent gains, with the global macro backdrop supplying clear headwinds on multiple fronts simultaneously. The primary driver was the interplay between a rebounding US dollar, persistently elevated inflation expectations, and rising uncertainty around the FOMC meeting on April 28-29 — Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair before Kevin Warsh takes over on May 15. Metal This Week (Apr 24) Last Week
The Triangle Breaks Down: Both Metals Exit Consolidation to the Downside
This week (ended on 24th April, 2026) saw both gold and silver give back a meaningful portion of their recent gains, with the global macro backdrop supplying clear headwinds on multiple fronts simultaneously. The primary driver was the interplay between a rebounding US dollar, persistently elevated inflation expectations, and rising uncertainty around the FOMC meeting on April 28-29 — Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair before Kevin Warsh takes over on May 15. Metal This Week (Apr 24) Last Week
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Botswana Diamonds Funds South Africa Project
Gaborone: Botswana Diamonds has agreed to fund an exploration project in South Africa in return for a 72 percent stake in mine developer Vutomi. As part of the deal, Botswana Diamonds will pay Vutomi a total of $1.2 million (GBP 942,000) in cash, of which $724,269 will be used to fund exploration. Botswana Diamonds will also issue 100 million ordinary
Gems & Jewellery Sector Seeks Special GST Rates
Mumbai: Mr. G.V. Sreedhar, the outgoing chairman of the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) said 1.25%-1.3% is an ideal GST rate for gems and jewellery traders in the country. He averred that his federation would like the GST to be around 1.25%, although the industry demands differ ranging from 5%-18%. He pointed out, “We have been very
10th Signature IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: In its golden jubilee year, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the year’s buying season with the 10th edition of Signature IIJS and the 4th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME). Mr. Ernest Blom, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and Mr.
De Beers May Abandon London Flagship Store
London: De Beers Diamond Jewelers on Old Bond Street is considering leaving its flagship London store after almost 15 years, citing an increase in rent and business rates as motivating its decision to relocate, writes The Telegraph. A spokesperson for the company told The Telegraph increased costs related to its lease had led it to “explore alternative options on Bond
Botswana Diamonds Funds South Africa Project
Gaborone: Botswana Diamonds has agreed to fund an exploration project in South Africa in return for a 72 percent stake in mine developer Vutomi. As part of the deal, Botswana Diamonds will pay Vutomi a total of $1.2 million (GBP 942,000) in cash, of which $724,269 will be used to fund exploration. Botswana Diamonds will also issue 100 million ordinary
Gems & Jewellery Sector Seeks Special GST Rates
Mumbai: Mr. G.V. Sreedhar, the outgoing chairman of the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) said 1.25%-1.3% is an ideal GST rate for gems and jewellery traders in the country. He averred that his federation would like the GST to be around 1.25%, although the industry demands differ ranging from 5%-18%. He pointed out, “We have been very
10th Signature IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: In its golden jubilee year, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the year’s buying season with the 10th edition of Signature IIJS and the 4th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME). Mr. Ernest Blom, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and Mr.
De Beers May Abandon London Flagship Store
London: De Beers Diamond Jewelers on Old Bond Street is considering leaving its flagship London store after almost 15 years, citing an increase in rent and business rates as motivating its decision to relocate, writes The Telegraph. A spokesperson for the company told The Telegraph increased costs related to its lease had led it to “explore alternative options on Bond
