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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‘Made in India’ Jewellery Must Become World’s Trusted Choice: Chirag Paswan at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

Mumbai: Mr. Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, today inaugurated the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon — highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector’s role in strengthening Brand India on the global stage. Joining him as Guests of Honour were Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President,

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WGC Launches ‘Swarnim Udaan 2047’

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) yesterday released a landmark vision document for Indian gold industry titled “Swarnim Udaan 2047: Unlocking the Full Potential of Gold Towards Viksit Bharat 2047,”. The report, developed with Monitor Deloitte as knowledge partner, sets out a long-term roadmap to reposition gold as a strategic economic lever for India’s economic growth and global competitiveness.  As

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IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Opens with New FTAs, New Markets

Mumbai: The 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere opened at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, today, against the most favourable trade backdrop the Indian gem and jewellery industry has ever known. A succession of free trade agreements — with the UAE, Australia, Oman and the United Kingdom, with the European Union and New Zealand to follow — has redrawn

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BDB Hosts Presentation on Fluorescence in Natural Diamonds by GIA Experts

Mumbai: In the latest round of Leadership Series talks hosted by Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), two senior experts from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)-Mr. Sriram Natarajan, Senior Vice President, Global Laboratory Operations, GIA, and Dr. Yun Luo, Director, Metrology and Quality Control, GIA, highlighted some of the institute’s latest scientific research into the impact of fluorescence on the appearance of natural

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Rajesh Exports Reports Mixed 3rd Quarter Results

Bengaluru: (By Evaluate Research) Rajesh Exports [RJEX_IN; Rs.202 billion/US$2.86 billion market cap; US$2.35 million total average daily value traded] reported an increase in revenues and net profit for the first quarter ended June 2019 on a sequential QoQ basis. Revenues for the first quarter came in at Rs.406 bn, down 7.5% YoY but up 18% on a sequential QoQ basis. Even though the revenues decreased on a year on year

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GJEPC Inaugurates 36th Edition of IIJS

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the 36th edition of the world’s foremost & prestigious gem & jewellery trade show – India International Jewellery Show – IIJS Premiere 2019 – being held in the City from 9th to 12th August 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Shri Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra State Minister of School Education, Sports & Youth Welfare, inaugurated IIJS

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Preciosa Introduces The Alpha Round Brilliant Cut

Mumbai: Preciosa, the leading producer of premium Bohemian crystals and fine jewellery stones, on 7th August, at a private viewing in Mumbai unveiled re-imagined ‘Alpha’ Round Brilliant cut in the company of invited guests and esteemed business partners. A paragon of geometrical precision, this new cut achieves the most ideal ratio of brilliance, scintillation and fire ever exemplified by round-cut

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Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair from 10-14th Sep.

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce by the Department of International Trade Promotion is ready to hold the 64th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair under the theme of “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making” where the nation’s best gems and jewelry product will take the spotlight, showing the unique precious traditions blended with modern craftsmanship. This event also aims to promote

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