Gold upside capped by better-than-expected Employment Report AUGMONT BULLION REPORT

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July 4, 2025

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Strong US labour market data which indicated that businesses added more jobs than anticipated in June and that the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1% served as a lid on gold’s gains and strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged.
It is anticipated that President Donald Trump’s big package of tax and spending cuts, which was adopted by the House on Thursday, will increase the national debt by nearly $3 trillion over the next ten years.
In contrast, Trump announced that he will start writing to nations on Friday, outlining the tariff rates they will be subject to on US imports. This is a significant change from his previous promises to negotiate individual agreements.

Technical Triggers

Gold is expected to trade in the range of $3300 (~Rs 96000) and $3400 (~Rs 98500) this week.
Silver has given a breakout of its range, trading above $37 (~ Rs 108,000). Now next target is $38 (~Rs 111,000)

Metal	Region	Support Level	Resistance Level
Gold	International	$3250/oz	$3440/oz
	Indian	₹95,000/10 gm	₹98,500/10 gm
Silver	International	$35.5/oz	$37/oz
	Indian	₹1,04,500/kg	₹1,07,500/kg

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Israel’s Diamond Industry Hits Record Lows

From January To June 2026, Israel Exported Only $2.4 Billion In Diamonds. At Its Peak In 2015, That Figure Was Around $7 Billion—More Than Three Times Higher.

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July 30, 2026

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Israel’s diamond exports have dropped dramatically to their lowest levels in history. Reflecting these difficult times, the head of the Israel Diamond Exchange has announced his resignation.

Key Numbers

Massive Drop in Exports: From January to June 2026, Israel exported only $2.4 billion in diamonds. At its peak in 2015, that figure was around $7 billion—more than three times higher.
Total Trade Shrinking: Total industry trade (combining imports and exports) fell to $4 billion, down from $12 billion during its best years.

Why Is the Industry Struggling?

Competition from Dubai: Dubai has become a major global diamond hub, drawing traders away from Israel with lower tax rates.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Man-made diamonds are significantly cheaper than natural ones, taking away a large portion of the market.
New U.S. Tariffs: A new 10% import tax on diamonds was recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Since the U.S. buys about 20% of Israel’s diamond exports, this tax hits the local industry hard.
Shifting Consumer Habits: Younger buyers are spending more money on experiences rather than luxury jewelry. Additionally, diamond demand in China has slowed down significantly.

Global Impact & What’s Next

The downturn isn’t just affecting Israel; it is a global issue. Even De Beers—one of the world’s biggest diamond companies—has been put up for sale for the first time ever.

Despite these setbacks, Israel still holds key advantages in the market, such as strong client relationships and deep expertise in cutting large, rare, and colored diamonds. Israeli officials are currently negotiating with the U.S. to lower the new tariffs and working with their own government for tax relief to help the industry bounce back.