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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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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Despite Challenges, Gold is Well Positioned

Mumbai: Gold entered the second half of 2025 following an exceptionally strong performance in the first six months of the year, with prices rising 26%. This surge was driven by a weaker US dollar, ongoing geopolitical tensions, strong investor interest, and sustained central bank buying, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) mid-year outlook released on Tuesday, July 15. While

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GJEPC Targets Saudi Arabia to Expand G&J Exports

Jeddah: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade in India, with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; the Embassy of India in Riyadh; the Consulate General of India in Jeddah; and the Dubai Jewellery Group, successfully launched SAJEX – The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition

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GJSCI Gets Skill Development Leadership Award

Mumbai: World Education Congress 2025 at its 14th Edition honoured The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India “The Skill Development Leadership Award” under the title The New Education Paradigms. The World Education Congress 2025 is governed by Global Advisory Council which guides the strategic intent of the congress to its logical success. The World HRD Congress, is a global forum committed

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Top 100 UK Buyers Turn Up at India-UK BSM

London: Some of the UK’s most respected jewellery buyers, including Allied Gold, Brown & Newirth, Gemporia, Asprey, Optima, Astrid & Miyu and Gecko Jewellery among several others, turned out in strong numbers at the recently held India–UK Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in London, underscoring the growing confidence in Indian manufacturing and the business potential unlocked by the forthcoming

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Leaders Discuss How to Market Diamonds

Ramat Gan: The first day of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) featured a panel discussion on how to market diamonds. The speakers included IDWI Guest of Honor, the British jewelry designer Stephen Webster; Jean Marc Lieberherr, the newly appointed CEO of the Diamond Producers Association; Alex Popov, Chairman of the World Diamond Mark Foundation; and Patricia Syvrud, Executive

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India May Introduce National Gold Policy Soon

New Delhi: The government of India may introduce the National Gold Policy to find a long-term solution to huge gold imports, instead of relying on ad hoc measures such as raising import duty on the yellow metal, reports Deccan Herald. Additionally, the government may also look at establishing a Gold Board for managing import-export, develop accredited refineries, drive gold monetization

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Israel Diamond Jewelry Association Launched

Ramat Gan: The International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) is focusing attention this time on diamond jewelry and its importance in winning the heart of the consumer. The Israel Diamond Jewelry Association (IDJ) was officially launched yesterday at a ceremony held amidst an exhibition showcasing diamond jewelry produced by companies within the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The IDJ Statement of

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CVD Diamonds Sold with GIA Certificates

Mumbai: A Diamond Intelligence Briefs (DIB) investigation has revealed that a vendor on the leading online global wholesale platform, Alibaba, has offered CVD lab-grown diamonds with GIA certificates. The seller, International Trading Corporation (ITC) claimed to have an ability to supply 10,000 carats of CVD diamonds per week and that it has a “stock of more than 25,000 IGI and

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