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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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Icons Honoured as Industry Legends at IIJS Celebration Night
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the IIJS Celebration Night on 5th August 2026, following the first day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, bringing together leading figures from the Indian and global gem and jewellery industry for an evening of recognition and celebration. A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of nine global icons
‘Jewellers for Hope’ 2026 Raises Funds to Support Education
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry came together in Mumbai on 6th August for the 11th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship CSR initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), presented in association with De Beers Group and the World Gold Council (WGC), powered by GIA, with HRD Antwerp as Co-Partner. Mr. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble
Divine Solitaires Honoured Partner Jewelers at IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: Celebrating excellence, enduring partnerships and five years of shared growth, Divine Solitaires hosted its Annual Rewards & Recognition ceremony at Innov8 Launchpad, IIJS Premiere 2026, NESCO, Mumbai, honouring its highest-performing partner jewellers from across the country. The event also witnessed the first weekly lucky draw of The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026, making it one of the key highlights of this year’s exhibition.
Sky Gold and Diamonds Begins FY27 On a Strong Note
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), a listed B2B gold jewellery manufacturer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company commenced FY27 with healthy growth in revenue and profitability, supported by sustained demand from organised jewellery retailers, continued traction in lightweight and value-added jewellery, and consistent execution across
H1 Gold Demand Jumps to Three Year High in 2019
Mumbai: Global gold demand grew to 1,123t in the second quarter of 2019, a rise of 8% on the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report. Continued central bank buying and sustained growth in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were the key drivers of this increase. Taken together with the first quarter of
De Beers 6th Sales Cycle Values $250 Million
Gaborone: De Beers Group published the results of sixth sales cycle of 2019. The value of this month’s sight stood at $250 million, a drop of more than 60 percent compared to the sixth sight of 2018 ($533). The miner reported that its fifth sight, of last month, had generated $391 million, compared to $581 million in June 2018. To date,
GJC Urges Rollback of Import Duty on Gold
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has sought immediate rollback in import duty of gold – the basic raw material for the jewellery business – from 12.5% to 10% and immediate implementation of a comprehensive integrated Gold Policy to save the gem & jewellery business and the jobs of 55 lakh labour force engaged in the business
De Beers Announces Interim Financial Results
London: Anglo-American – and its subsidiary De Beers – published their results for the first half of 2019. For Anglo-American, rough diamonds constitute less than ten percent of its earnings. Anglo’s chief earnings come from coper ($789 million), PGMs i.e. precious metals ($824) Bulks, i.e. a collation of products such as coal, iron ore, aluminum and other minerals ($3.36 billion!)
