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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
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WGC Launches a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC), Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting have unveiled a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market through the introduction of Wholesale Digital Gold—a transformative concept that will enhance how gold is owned, traded, and utilized. In today’s wholesale market, gold trades are settled in two main structures. The first is allocated gold which involves
GJEPC Reinforces India’s Diamond Leadership at ICC Conclave
Kolkata: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” with GJEPC as co-partner. The conclave, held in Kolkata on 30th August, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery sector. In his address, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director,
India Pavilion at Jewellery Show London
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)-led India Pavilion is hosting Indian Jewellery manufacturers at the Jewellery Show London from 31st August to 1st September at Olympia London . The SELECT exhibitors, including G.C. Gems Corp, Minal Info Jewels, Steckbeck Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, Sejal Exports, Romil Jewellery, Blossom Jewels LLP, Dharam Export (India) Pvt Ltd, Shrinath Roto pack
GDP Growth Reflects Resilience of India’s Economy: Kirit Bhansali
Mumbai: India’s strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8% for April-June 2025. The swift growth in the first quarter of the current financial year further consolidates India’s position as the world’s fastest growing major economy. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is on
India Gives Major Relaxation under GMS
Mumbai: In a major relaxation in gold deposit scheme, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday allowed banks to redeem gold deposited under the scheme in form of gold when deposit is for medium or long term. This was a major demand from temple boards. So far the provision of redeeming gold deposits under the scheme in form of gold
AWDC Launches Antwerp Diamond Experience
Antwerp: For the past three days a delegation of leading jewelers and diamond traders from Kuwait have been getting acquainted with their counterparts in Antwerp, enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at the diamond capital and doing business at high-level networking events. The visit from the up-and-coming diamond market of Kuwait – long a major player in the pearl, gold and gemstone
KP Warns of Fake Certificate from Cameroon
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates received a shipment from Cameroon, which was declared to the UAE Customs. Upon inspection they noticed that the Kimberley Process (KP) Certificate accompanying the shipment was fake. Cameroon authorities confirmed this. The document was uploaded on the restricted side of the KP website as well. The KP has therefore called on all its members to
Chow Tai Fook to Sell Diapers and Cookies
Beijing: China’s largest jewelry retail chain, Chow Tai Fook, is spreading its wings further afield and is aiming to expand more broadly into retail in a bid to capture some of the business of Chinese retail giant Alibaba and other Internet retailers. It invested $54 million in shopping platform CTFHOKO.com in December and a mall to showcase products sold online,
