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Hopes for New Government data lifts precious metals prices AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
- Gold and Silver continued to rise, reaching a close to three-week high, supported by indications that the U.S. government shutdown was coming to an end and rising anticipation of another December interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- Late on Monday, the U.S. Senate ended the longest shutdown with a compromise that would return federal funds to the United States. It would include three full-year appropriations measures and would finance the government until January 30 if the Senate passes the bill. It would then need to be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump, a process that might take several days.
- Amid concerns about the economic consequences of the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown, consumer sentiment in the United States declined to a 3-1/2-year low in early November.
Technical Triggers
- Gold prices have achieved the target of $4150 (~Rs 125,000). Prices are expected to consolidate here for a while, before moving higher.
- Silver prices have achieved the target of $50.80 (~Rs 155,000). Prices are expected to consolidate here for a while, before moving higher.
Support and Resistance
| Category | Support Level | Resistance Level |
|---|---|---|
| International Gold | $4000/oz | $4200/oz |
| Indian Gold | ₹122,000/10 gm | ₹126,000/10 gm |
| International Silver | $48/oz | $51/oz |
| Indian Silver | ₹149,000/kg | ₹156,000/kg |
International News
AGTA appeals US Government to Scrap 10% Import Tariff on Gemstones
Trade body seeks exemption for coloured gemstones under new temporary tariff regime, with potential implications for diamonds.
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has formally appealed to the US government to remove the newly imposed 10% global import tariff on gemstones, and potentially diamonds, warning of its impact on the trade.
The tariff was announced on February 20 after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In response, the administration introduced a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The measure will remain in effect for 150 days unless Congress votes to extend it, though further tariff mechanisms have not been ruled out.
AGTA has submitted a formal request to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging that precious and semiprecious coloured gemstones be added to the exception list under Annex I or Annex II. The association argued that these stones are not mined domestically in the US and therefore should qualify for exemption.
Previously, AGTA’s lobbying efforts contributed to diamonds and gemstones being included in Annex III — a list of products eligible for potential exemption from duties for “aligned” countries. This had placed Indian diamonds and gemstones on track for relief following a prospective US-India trade agreement. However, it remains unclear whether Annex III provisions apply under the new tariff framework that recently took effect.
If the across-the-board exemption request is denied, AGTA has asked the USTR to confirm whether Annex III remains a viable pathway for country-specific tariff relief on coloured gemstones.
While the current petition focuses on coloured gemstones, AGTA noted that trade experts believe any exemption granted in this category could effectively extend to diamonds, as seen in past trade agreements such as the US–European Union deal.
“We will continue to work tirelessly toward eliminating tariffs on gemstone imports into the US. We remain fully committed to this effort — giving up is not an option,” said AGTA President Bruce Bridges and CEO John Ford.
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