Diversification remains golden
As gold has failed to stay above USD 3,400/oz for the third time in quick succession, investors might see this as a signal to position for downside. We think investors…
Wall Street evenly divided on gold’s near-term direction
(Kitco News) – Gold prices slid lower this week as the combination of a hawkish Fed and a relatively contained Middle East conflict saw investors sell positions with each passing day.…
Germany and Italy pressed to bring $245bn of gold home from US
A growing political and economic debate is unfolding in Europe, particularly in Germany and Italy, over the security and sovereignty of their vast national gold reserves stored overseas—specifically in the…
Gold firms on safe-haven demand, all eyes on Iran’s next move
Gold edged higher on Monday as Iran-Israel tensions lifted safe-haven demand, though gains were limited by a stronger dollar, while markets closely watched for any Iranian response to U.S. strikes…
Industry Comes Together in Angola to Create Natural-Diamond Marketing Fund
Leading players in the global industry, including producing countries and organizations, have signed an agreement that would see them create a collective marketing fund for natural diamonds. Representatives from countries…
Historic Uncertainty Impacts Diamond Market
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, May 6, 2025, Las Vegas… Diamond prices rose sharply at the beginning of April in response to announcements of new U.S. import tariffs, and then stabilized later…
Monthly Diamond Market Update – May 2025
Overall Market Overview May 2025 ended in a standstill, with mixed signals: on one hand, retail demand, particularly in the United States, remained stable; on the other hand, prices resumed…
African diamond producers pledge funds for natural gems
African diamond-producing countries and global industry leaders pledged Wednesday to dedicate one percent of revenue to market natural diamonds in the face of competition from synthetic versions, the Angolan government…