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The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial
Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.
The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial
Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.
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Anglo American Makes Changes to Top Mgmt.
Gaborone: Anglo American has made a number of changes, effective January 1, 2016, to its top management to enable what it calls, “a dedicated focus on both the group’s marketing business and the evolution of the strategy.” Among the changes, Bruce Cleaver, De Beers’ executive head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, has been appointed group director – Strategy and Business
Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association Formed
Hong Kong: Hong Kong-based Indian diamond companies formally launched the Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) – an organization aimed at protecting and promoting the natural diamond trade – during an inauguration ceremony on November 5, reports JNA. Mr. Ramesh Virani, chairman of HKIDA, cited the support and commitment of the association’s 35 founding members, which include the largest Indian
De Beers' Nov Sight Slumps to Estimated $70M
Gaborone: De Beers recorded one of its smallest ever contract sales in November as last week’s sight closed with an estimated value of $70 million. The rough diamond supplier kept prices stable and enabled extra flexibility due to the slump in sightholder demand, reports Rapaport. “It was a small sight as we expected because of the Diwali holidays,” said David
EGL Court Fight Ends in a Draw
New York: The decade-long court fight between EGL USA and the global European Gemological Laboratory network has ended with both sides losing, reports jckonline. In September, more than two years after the bench trial ended, New York federal Judge Paul A. Crotty issued a ruling that denied motions from both parties. The court case began in 2004 and has seen
Anglo American Makes Changes to Top Mgmt.
Gaborone: Anglo American has made a number of changes, effective January 1, 2016, to its top management to enable what it calls, “a dedicated focus on both the group’s marketing business and the evolution of the strategy.” Among the changes, Bruce Cleaver, De Beers’ executive head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, has been appointed group director – Strategy and Business
Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association Formed
Hong Kong: Hong Kong-based Indian diamond companies formally launched the Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) – an organization aimed at protecting and promoting the natural diamond trade – during an inauguration ceremony on November 5, reports JNA. Mr. Ramesh Virani, chairman of HKIDA, cited the support and commitment of the association’s 35 founding members, which include the largest Indian
De Beers' Nov Sight Slumps to Estimated $70M
Gaborone: De Beers recorded one of its smallest ever contract sales in November as last week’s sight closed with an estimated value of $70 million. The rough diamond supplier kept prices stable and enabled extra flexibility due to the slump in sightholder demand, reports Rapaport. “It was a small sight as we expected because of the Diwali holidays,” said David
EGL Court Fight Ends in a Draw
New York: The decade-long court fight between EGL USA and the global European Gemological Laboratory network has ended with both sides losing, reports jckonline. In September, more than two years after the bench trial ended, New York federal Judge Paul A. Crotty issued a ruling that denied motions from both parties. The court case began in 2004 and has seen
