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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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Kalyan Jewellers Grows in Q1 Results
Thissur: Kalyan Jewellers has recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 7,268 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 5,528 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 31%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs 264 crore as against a PAT of Rs 178 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 49%. Standalone revenue (India) for Q1 FY 26 was Rs 6,142 Cr a growth of 31% when compared with the same period in the previous financial year and
50% Tariff: GJEPC Seeks Relief from Govt.
Mumbai: The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for
Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been about celebrating the quirks, chaos and quiet strength that defines sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to celebrate love, spark new memories and cherish old ones. As this exchange becomes more thoughtful, platinum jewellery is stepping into the spotlight as the go-to choice for
Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award
Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong
SA's Diamond Beneficiation Nearly Dead
Johannesburg: The destruction of 95% of South Africa’s once-buoyant diamond cutting and polishing industry showed once again that governments could not micromanage businesses and should not try to do so, Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer said on Thursday. The Opposition Shadow Minister stated in a media release that his party was appalled by the news that
Platinum Prices Go Below $900/Ounce
London: Platinum prices sank below $900 an ounce on Friday for the first time since the recession, as pressure from the Volkswagen AG emissions scandal hammered a precious metal already wounded by high supply and lackluster demand. Having fallen steadily since July last year, prices are now down more than 50% from an all-time high of $1,912.20 in mid-2011. The
Botswana Rough Exports -15% in 1H
Gaborone: The value of rough diamonds exports from Botswana’s mines fell 15 percent in the first six months of the year to $1.7 billion, official data showed on Tuesday. Diamond exports contribute 30 percent to the GDP of the southern African nation. But diamond demand has slowed since late 2014 as middlemen who buy rough stones struggle with a stronger
BDB Becomes Exclusive Natural Diamond Area
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has declared that no person / organization shall promote or trade or be permitted to promote or trade or carry synthetic diamonds / Lab grown diamonds / man-made diamonds within the premises of Bharat Diamond Bourse and hence only “Natural Diamonds” will be traded in the premises of Bharat Diamond Bourse. BDB at its 31st
