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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Nikita Porwal Appointed Brand Ambassador of GJC

Mumbai: The 7th Edition of India Gem and Jewellery show (GJS) #HumaraApnaShow, was inaugurated in a grand ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Marking this special occasion, the apex industry body, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) introduced Miss Nikita Porwal, Miss India 2024, as its new brand ambassador.  The GJS April 2025 marks the beginning of an exquisite showcase of

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IGJS Inaugurated in Jaipur

Jaipur: Amid the evolving global trade landscape, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025 today, reinforcing India’s commitment to strengthening its gem and jewellery industry as it navigates the recent announcement of a 27% reciprocal tariff by the US administration on Indian exports. The 4th edition of IGJS Jaipur,

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GJEPC Analizes Reciprocal Tarrif

Mumbai: The US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs affecting over 180 countries, including a 26% tariff on India. As a result, the market has reacted negatively. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements had no country-specific exclusions as he announced new tariff rates for more than 180 countries. Apart from country-specific tariffs, Trump also announced the imposition of a 10% baseline tariff.

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India Gem and Jewellery Show 2025 from 4th

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body has announced the 7th edition of its flagship event, the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), scheduled from 4th to 7th April 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Also known as #HamaraApnaShow, the GJS has become a must-attend platform for driving future business growth

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Polished Prices Plunge While Rough Stays

New York: Polished diamond prices fell over the past three months even as rough prices remained firm, according to information published in two indexes. The price of 1 ct. laboratory-graded diamonds fell 6.2 percent during the second quarter, according to the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI). The index is calculated based on listings on the online network. The price of the

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Sightholders Can Defer 25% of July Supply

Gaborone: De Beers will allow sightholders to defer as much as 25 percent of their supply at next sight, taking place between July 13 & 17, as rough diamond sales continue to slide. “We appreciate that it is currently a quiet period for trading and at sight 6 all sightholders will therefore have the option to defer up to an

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Is Zim Diamond Industry Politically Sensitive?

Harare: The British Embassy in Harare said while Zimbabwe has offered a “favourable” investment climate, investors interested in the country’s diamonds should know that the industry is “politically sensitive”. It said in its June report that British investors should consult the embassy in Harare for advice if they are interested in the local diamond industry. “The diamond sector is particularly

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De Beers Unveils Winners of Shining Light Awards

Johannesburg: The winners of the 18th Shining Light Awards were announced last night in a spectacular grand finale held in the Circa Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. The prestigious jewellery design competition, sponsored by The De Beers Group of Companies, showcases young talent from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The competition is open to current students, as well as those

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