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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KP Progresses in Expanding Conflict Definition

Dubai: World Diamond Council (WDC) has welcomed the meaningful progress made towards expanding the Kimberley Process (KP) definition of conflict diamonds, after a successful week of open and productive dialogue at the 2025 Intersessional in Dubai. The meeting, hosted by the UAE and current KP Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem, marked a significant breakthrough in seeking to expand the definition of

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GJC Urges Ban on G&J Trade with Tuekey, Azerbaijan

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery industry, announced its unwavering support for ‘Operation Sindoor’ and in alignment with national interest urges the India’s gems & jewellery industry to cease business transactions with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This decisive action follows Turkey’s public support for Pakistan in the aftermath of

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PGI Appoints Vaishali Banerjee as Head of Global Market Development

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) has announced key leadership augmentations, naming Vaishali Banerjee as Head of Global Market Development, a role that signals PGI’s sharpened focus on unlocking the global demand potential for platinum. In addition to this new mandate, Vaishali will continue in her existing role as Managing Director – India & ME — both critical growth hubs for

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Focus on Expanding Definition of Conflict Diamonds: Feriel Zerouki

Dubai: In a keynote address at the opening of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting, Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), urged participants to focus on expanding the definition of conflict diamonds, while recognizing the vital role of industry efforts to strengthen and complement the KP framework. “Expanding the definition of conflict diamonds is at the heart

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Rio Tinto Becomes Sole Owner of Diavik Mine

Yellowknife, (Canada): Rio Tinto has become the sole owner of Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada, continuing its leading role in the Canadian diamond industry. A transaction has been completed for Rio Tinto’s acquisition of the 40 per cent share held by Dominion Diamond Mines in Diavik, following the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta’s approval. With

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Platinum Days of Love Launches New Collection

Mumbai: Over the last few years, we have realized of how fragile life is, making us value what we have, and cherish the relationships that we hold closest. When everything stood still, couples stood right by each other. They forged new pathways for each other when challenges took over and their dreams took a backseat. They learnt to recognize and

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Rajesh Exports Registered Net Profit Growth of 69%

Bengaluru (By Evaluate Research): Rajesh Exports reported a stellar growth in net profit, ahead of our expectations, on a YoY basis, despite a global economic slowdown, indicating that margins are showing sustained improvement. Net profit for the fiscal second quarter [ended September] came in at Rs.2,914 mn, up 69% on a YoY basis. The rise in the gross and operating

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India’s G&J Exports Increased 16% in Oct

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports witnessed a 16% growth in October 2021 versus 2019, owing to strong demand from key export destinations, especially the US. Overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery (G&J) in October amounted to US$ 4170.59 million (Rs. 31241.090 crore) as compared to US$ 3610.07 million (Rs. 25647.06 crore) for the same period in 2019.

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