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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GJEPC Holds Business Meeting with Oman

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a virtual business meeting with Oman on 28th January 2021 in order to connect jewellery manufacturers from India and leading retailers/wholesalers of Oman. Gracing the occasion were Ravi Shanker Goel, Second Secretary (Commerce) Indian Embassy in Muscat; Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; Nasser Ashraf

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GJEPC Signs MOU with NSIC

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29th January, 2021, with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for the mutual benefit of their members. The MoU was signed by U.K. Kohli, General Manager (BD- Machine Selling) and Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC in the presence of Director (Planning & Marketing) The NSIC,

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India’s Gold Demand Down by 35% in 2020

Mumbai: India’s gold demand for 2020 hit levels last seen in 1995 due to a devastating combination of Covid-related lockdowns and all-time high prices. The country’s gold demand last year was 446.4 tonnes compared to 690.4 tonnes in 2019, a year-on-year decline of 35%, the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) latest Gold Demand Trends report states. Somasundaram PR, Managing Director of

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PGI Showcases Platinum Bands for Valentines Day

Mumbai: Platinum Days of Love by Platinum Guild India (PGI) showcases exquisitely crafted Platinum Love Bands as a fitting tribute to growing #StrongerInLove this Valentine’s Day! To couples who have displayed values of strength, resilience, patience, and optimism through a tough whirlwind of a year. Each set of love bands pays an ode to the unique journey of the one who adorns it. While

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Strengthens Mangalsutra Business with Strategic Acquisition

Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., manufacturer and exporter of gold and diamond jewellery, recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Starmangalsutra Pvt. Ltd., has entered into an non binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Shri Rishab Gold, a reputed Mumbai-based jewellery firm. The partnership marks a significant step in Sky Gold & Diamonds’ strategy to establish

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Pre CIBJO Congress Report Focuses on AI

Milan: With a couple of days to go to the opening of the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris, France, on October 27, 2025, the tenth and the final of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Technology Committee, chaired by Stéphane Fischler, the report focuses exclusively on artificial intelligence, looking at ways in which the greater jewellery

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De Beers Brings Diamonds & Glamour to London

Mumbai: Insiders suggest a star-studded journey to London might be on the cards. But why London? Beyond its glittering reputation as a global hub for jewellery and fashion, whispers point to something far more dazzling — De Beers is set to host a major showcase in the city. This year, De Beers Group makes its grand debut at Frieze London,

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India’s G&J Exports Grow 3.66% in 1H of ’25-26

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This growth comes despite global headwinds, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of India’s jewellery exporters as festive and

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