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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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Rio Tinto Retains the Argyle Pink Diamonds Brand
Perth: Following the closure of the iconic Argyle diamond mine in November 2020, Rio Tinto has been carefully considering options for the future of the renowned Argyle Pink DiamondsTM brand. Rio Tinto wishes to advise the diamond market that it will be retaining the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand within its portfolio of diamonds assets and will continue to support market
UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s Extradition Plea
London: A UK high court Wednesday rejected the application of fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi against his extradition to India. According to news agency PTI, a senior UK high court official said Modi’s permission to appeal against extradition “was rejected on paper”. Modi, sources said, will now have the option to file an application within five days for an oral hearing, with
ED Transfers 40% Amt. of the Fraud Case to Banks
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has transferred a portion of the assets valued at Rs 8,441 crore it had seized in connection with cases related to the three fugitive economic offenders Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi to state-run banks. With this, the total transfer of the attached assets stand at Rs 9,371 crore, the agency said on Wednesday. This
Banks Increase Credit to India's G&J Sector by 15%
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports have taken a severe hit due to pandemic in 2020-21, but what the industry has achieved during this period is commendable which would help it further its growth in the long term. The industry has been able to change the Banks’ perspective towards it and this can be witnessed from the credit increase that
India’s G&J Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Bln in April–May 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar terms, they registered a growth of 3.99% in rupee terms. The figures are provided by India’s Gem &
Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds
Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no
Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has
A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations
Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.
