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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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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KGK Opens Diamond Mfrg. Factory in Botswana

Gaborone: KGK Group last week opened a cutting and polishing factory in Gaborone, Botswana. The new factory is 1000 sq. meter facility, which incorporates the latest diamond cutting technologies and has a staff complement of 55 Batswana and 35 expatriates. KGK Group plans to cut and polish diamonds worth an average $1.5 million every year. The opening of the new

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India's Interest in Diamond Ex'ge at Vladivostok

Vladivostok: The first Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) held in the Russian Far East has resulted in the signing of agreements worth a total of 1.3 trillion rubles (about $18.9 billion). Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in a chat with Sputnik, stated that India is one of the largest polishers of diamonds, while Russia

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Hope Spinel for Sale for First Time Since 1917

London: The “Hope Spinel,” once owned by famed gem collector Henry Philip Hope and part of the same collection as the famed Hope Diamond, is being offered for sale for the first time since 1917. Set in a 19th century silver and gold brooch, the 50.13 carats octagonal-cut stone is the size of a small plum. Auction house Bonhams is

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India is a Global Power: Ali Pastorini

Panama: Marketing Director of the Panama based World Jewellery Hub (WJH) and owner of the much acclaimed jewellery brand Del Lima Ms. Ali Pastorini says, “I do not think there is any question that India is a global power today, sharing a status held by just a handful of countries, such as Italy, the United States, China and Thailand, each

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KGK Opens Diamond Mfrg. Factory in Botswana

Gaborone: KGK Group last week opened a cutting and polishing factory in Gaborone, Botswana. The new factory is 1000 sq. meter facility, which incorporates the latest diamond cutting technologies and has a staff complement of 55 Batswana and 35 expatriates. KGK Group plans to cut and polish diamonds worth an average $1.5 million every year. The opening of the new

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India's Interest in Diamond Ex'ge at Vladivostok

Vladivostok: The first Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) held in the Russian Far East has resulted in the signing of agreements worth a total of 1.3 trillion rubles (about $18.9 billion). Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in a chat with Sputnik, stated that India is one of the largest polishers of diamonds, while Russia

Read More »

Hope Spinel for Sale for First Time Since 1917

London: The “Hope Spinel,” once owned by famed gem collector Henry Philip Hope and part of the same collection as the famed Hope Diamond, is being offered for sale for the first time since 1917. Set in a 19th century silver and gold brooch, the 50.13 carats octagonal-cut stone is the size of a small plum. Auction house Bonhams is

Read More »

India is a Global Power: Ali Pastorini

Panama: Marketing Director of the Panama based World Jewellery Hub (WJH) and owner of the much acclaimed jewellery brand Del Lima Ms. Ali Pastorini says, “I do not think there is any question that India is a global power today, sharing a status held by just a handful of countries, such as Italy, the United States, China and Thailand, each

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