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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Dhoni’s Unbreakable Legacy with Men of Platinum

Mumbai: As the IPL season kicks off, cricket fever reaches its peak and Thala gears up to don the yellow jersey once again, igniting passion in fans across the country. For every MS Dhoni loyalist, it’s more than just a game—it’s an unbreakable bond, built on faith, resilience, and moments that live forever. This season, honour the legend and wear

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Concern about Irradiated Rubies and Sapphires

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) are once again expressing concern about the presence in the marketplace of irradiated rubies and sapphires, particularly sourced in Sri Lanka. The materials in question, which have a pleasing but temporary appearance, were earlier reported upon in a 2022 press release

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Mia by Tanishq Opens in Oberoi Mall, Mumbai

Mumbai: Mia, from the house of Tanishq, one of India’s leading fine jewellery brands, strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest flagship store at Oberoi Mall, Goregaon. The store was launched by Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharjee, Retail Head, Mia by Tanishq. Designed to offer an immersive and elevated shopping experience, the new store reflected Mia’s commitment to making contemporary

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IIJS Tritiya Opens in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The 3rd edition of IIJS Tritiya 2025, India’s 3rd largest and most comprehensive B2B jewellery show, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opened at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 21st to 24th March 2025. Mr. M.B. Patil, Minister of Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated IIJS Tritiya 2025 along with Dr. Sharavana

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CIBJO Releases Ethics Commission Special Report

Milan: With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress in its second week, the tenth and last of this year’s CIBJO Special Reports has been released. Prepared by CIBJO’s Ethics Commission, headed by Tiffany Stevens, and co-authored by Miya Owens, Associate Counsel at the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) in the United States, the report looks at the growing challenge of collecting, securing

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Cautious Optimism at Close of 2021 KP Plenary

Moscow: The World Diamond Counci (WDC) President Mr. Edward Asscher struck a positive tone in a statement made at end of the Closing Session of the 2021 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary on November 12, noting that he was encouraged by the KP’s constructive discussions and its welcoming of a Declaration on Supporting Principles for Responsible Diamond Sourcing as Best Practices.

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Zimbabwe is the Next Leader of KP

Moscow: The Kimberley Process (KP) has elected Zimbabwe as the organization’s future leader — and the Civil Society Coalition has said it’s OK with that. The country, which has faced criticism for alleged human-rights abuses at mines, will take over as vice chair next year, the KP announced in a communiqué following last week’s annual plenary. In accordance with the

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Digital Gold may Come under Regulatory Ambit

Mumbai: The finance ministry of India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are working to bring digital gold, along with crypto assets, under some regulatory oversight, as concerns mount over the unchecked growth in such investments without investor protections that apply to regulated securities. The government plans to address the issues

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