International News
Precious Metals retrace from record highs on profit-booking AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
- Precious metals have reversed as support from growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East is offset by a stronger dollar overall and the possibility of fewer interest rate reductions from the US.
- Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites on Thursday, while Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones, including attacking an Israeli hospital overnight, escalating the Middle East crisis. Neither party has shown a plan to leave.
- President Donald Trump will put pressure on Tehran to engage in negotiations as he decides in the next two weeks whether the United States will intervene in the Israel-Iran air confrontation.
- Meanwhile, Trump restated his demands that interest rates be lowered by the Federal Reserve, stating that they should be 250bps lower.
Technical Triggers
- Gold prices are consolidating around record-high levels in the range of $3360(~Rs 99000) and $3475(~Rs 101,000).
- Silver prices have retraced from its high, next support is $35.50 (~Rs 105,300). Prices should sustain this support for the bull trend to continue. If this support is broken, the next downside level is $34.50 (~Rs 104,000).
Support and Resistance
| Metal | Region | Support Level | Resistance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | International | $3300/oz | $3500/oz |
| Indian | Rs 96000/10 gm | Rs 101000/10 gm | |
| Silver | International | $36/oz | $38/oz |
| Indian | Rs 105000/kg | Rs 112000/kg |
International News
Dubai Records Highest-Ever Diamond Trade In 2025
Natural Diamonds Continued To Dominate The Market, Contributing US$39.9 billion, Or 96% Of Dubai’s Total Diamond Trade Value In 2025.
Dubai achieved a record performance in its diamond trade in 2025, reaching its highest-ever levels in both value and volume, according to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
The total value of diamond imports and exports increased 16% year-on-year to US$41.7 billion, up from US$35.8 billion in 2024. Trade volume also surged 43% to 359.5 million carats, marking the first time Dubai has recorded all-time highs in both value and physical volume.
DMCC CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem said the strong performance reflects Dubai’s long-term strategy of building a transparent, connected, and efficient global hub for the diamond trade. Since 2020, diamond trade through Dubai has doubled in volume and grown nearly 140% in value.
Natural diamonds continued to dominate the market, contributing US$39.9 billion, or 96% of Dubai’s total diamond trade value in 2025.
Trade in rough diamonds reached 205.2 million carats, the second-highest volume on record and around 34% higher than in 2024. The value of natural polished diamond trade rose nearly 25% to US$18.7 billion. Since 2020, the value of natural polished diamond trade through Dubai has increased by 246%.
Over the past decade, Dubai’s overall diamond trade has grown 63% in value and 44% in volume, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading diamond trading centres.
The emirate also recorded strong growth in other precious stones. Coloured gemstone trade climbed 48% to a record US$1.1 billion, supported by a 69% increase in imports and a 34% rise in exports. Meanwhile, synthetic and industrial diamonds accounted for around 39% of the total diamond trade volume in 2025.
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