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Precious Metals consolidate ahead of Powell remarks AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold and silver trade range-bound as markets await Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for policy cues. With a 75% chance of a September cut, geopolitical tensions over Russia-Ukraine dampen optimism.
- Gold and silver prices are staying within a narrow range as traders await significant movements in anticipation of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, which could provide clues about the direction of US policy.
- Despite indications of a weakening job market and inflation that is still above goal and susceptible to pressures from tariffs, Fed policymakers on Thursday showed scant support for a rate decrease next month, leaving markets looking to Powell’s speech for clarity.
- With markets pricing in a 75% chance of a quarter-point cut, investors continue to view policy easing as a possibility in September.
- Geopolitical optimism for a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine waned when reports surfaced that Russia had launched its biggest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in over a month. Moscow accused Kyiv of rejecting the prospect of a “lasting and fair settlement.
Technical Triggers
- Gold seems to continue its downward trajectory after sustaining below $3400. Next support is $3340 (Rs 98500), while $3445 (Rs 100,500) remains the resistance.
- Silver prices are expected to consolidate in a range of $37(Rs 110,500) to $39 (Rs 115,000). Buy on dips and sell on rallies.
Support and Resistance
| Metal | Market | Support Level | Resistance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | International | $3340/oz | $3445/oz |
| Indian | ₹98,500 / 10 gm | ₹100,500 / 10 gm | |
| Silver | International | $37/oz | $39/oz |
| Indian | ₹110,500 / kg | ₹115,000 / kg |
International News
Consortium Led By Former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny Selected As The Preferred Bidder To Acquire De Beers
Botswana is expected to play a pivotal role in the transaction. The country, together with Namibia, Angola and other shareholders, already owns a 15% stake in De Beers
A consortium headed by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire De Beers, according to Botswana’s Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa.
Speaking on the development, Mohwasa said Anglo American conducted a competitive sale process involving three shortlisted bidders before identifying the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred choice.
Anglo American announced plans to divest De Beers in May 2024 as part of a broader restructuring strategy, driven by prolonged weakness in the diamond market and other business priorities.
The sale process has attracted significant interest from industry leaders and investors. Among those previously linked to the bidding were former De Beers CEO Bruce Cleaver, Australian mining executive Michael O’Keeffe, Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, and Indian diamond companies KGK Group and Kapu Gems.
Botswana is expected to play a pivotal role in the transaction. The country, together with Namibia, Angola and other shareholders, already owns a 15% stake in De Beers and retains important rights under the shareholder agreement. Mohwasa emphasized that Botswana has the flexibility to either join the preferred bidder as a strategic partner or exercise its pre-emptive rights independently or with another investor.
Industry observers believe the eventual owner will seek to preserve De Beers’ vertically integrated business model, spanning diamond mining, trading and global natural diamond marketing, while positioning the company to benefit from a potential recovery in natural diamond demand and prices.
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