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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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Gemfields Emerald Auction Realizes $33 Million
Lusaka: Emerald and ruby miner Gemfields has announced that its recent emerald auction held in Lusaka, Zambia, realized $33.1 million. Of the 558,000 carats of Kagem Mining Ltd emeralds up for sale, 496,000 or 84 percent were sold. This most recent auction now holds the record for the highest average price, $70.68 per carat, for higher quality auctions. Gemfields’ 21
How is Financial Health of Diamond Industry?
Dubai: The 37th edition of the World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 16 to 19, 2016. The Secretary-General of IDMA Mr. Ronnie VanderLinden has listed a few of the global diamond industry concerns in the
ALROSA Cuts Production Target for 2016
Moscow: ALROSA lowered its guidance for production of rough diamonds in 2016 as the Moscow-based miner plans to reduce accumulated inventory from last year. In a meeting on April 1, the company cut its target for production to between 37 million and 39 million carats, from 39 million carats, ALROSA said in a statement. The revision will be achieved by
RBI Eases Norms for Diamond Imports
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to approve clean credit facility given by foreign supplier to Indian importers of rough, cut and polished diamonds, even beyond 180 days. “To ease the operational difficulties faced by importers, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to delegate the powers for permitting such clean credit for
Gemfields Emerald Auction Realizes $33 Million
Lusaka: Emerald and ruby miner Gemfields has announced that its recent emerald auction held in Lusaka, Zambia, realized $33.1 million. Of the 558,000 carats of Kagem Mining Ltd emeralds up for sale, 496,000 or 84 percent were sold. This most recent auction now holds the record for the highest average price, $70.68 per carat, for higher quality auctions. Gemfields’ 21
How is Financial Health of Diamond Industry?
Dubai: The 37th edition of the World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 16 to 19, 2016. The Secretary-General of IDMA Mr. Ronnie VanderLinden has listed a few of the global diamond industry concerns in the
ALROSA Cuts Production Target for 2016
Moscow: ALROSA lowered its guidance for production of rough diamonds in 2016 as the Moscow-based miner plans to reduce accumulated inventory from last year. In a meeting on April 1, the company cut its target for production to between 37 million and 39 million carats, from 39 million carats, ALROSA said in a statement. The revision will be achieved by
RBI Eases Norms for Diamond Imports
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to approve clean credit facility given by foreign supplier to Indian importers of rough, cut and polished diamonds, even beyond 180 days. “To ease the operational difficulties faced by importers, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to delegate the powers for permitting such clean credit for
