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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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Rajesh Exports Reports Robust Growth in Revenues
Bengaluru (By Evaluate Research) : Rajesh Exports reported robust growth in revenues, much ahead of our expectations, on a YoY basis despite a global economic slowdown and a higher gold price. Revenues for the fiscal second quarter [ended September] came in at Rs.1022 bn, up 53% on a YoY basis. The rising price of gold in the international market was
First Ever Silver VBSM by GJEPC Inaugurated
Mumbai: GJEPC’s three-day Virtual Buyer-Seller Meet (VBSM) for Silver and Fashion & Costume Jewellery was inaugurated yesterday, with a strong participation from 34 international buyers connecting virtually to the Silver manufacturers in India from the USA, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Russia-CIS and Latin America. Speaking at the Silver VBSM launch, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce &
Rio Tinto Showcases Finest Argyle Coloured diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Singapore to connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia. Headlining the 2020 collection of 62 pink, blue, violet and red diamonds is Lot 1: Argyle Eternity™, a 2.24 carat round brilliant Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond. The Argyle Eternity™ is the largest Fancy Vivid round brilliant diamond ever
Sparkle 2020 Features Lab-Growns for the First Time
Surat: Surat’s annual jewellery event, Sparkle 2020, will feature lab-grown diamonds for the first time. Organizers Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) say it’s because of the “growing acceptance of lab-grown diamonds in India and abroad”. At least 35 lab-grown diamond and jewellery manufacturers have already registered for the B2B expo which runs from 26 to 28 December.
Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach
Mumbai: Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s (WGC) London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, with a clear focus on advancing gold jewellery innovation through design, technology and new product concepts. The visit explored collaboration on talent development alongside innovation-led initiatives, with the delegation also interacting with students exhibiting
Programme of 41st WDC Available on Website
Singapore: The Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress (WDC), to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced that the full programme of the three-day event is now available and can be viewed in full on the dedicated Congress website. While the Congress panels for the joint WFDB and IDMA sessions were published earlier, the full programme now
Platinum Season of Love Begins from 17th April
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced the launch of Platinum Season of Love 2026, its signature nationwide retail activation set to run from 17th April to 31st May 2026 across jewellery stores in India. A key strategic initiative in PGI India’s annual calendar, the programme is designed to drive consumer demand and retail momentum for platinum jewellery across
Edward Asscher Announces Candidacy for VC of the RJC
Amsterdam: Edward Asscher, the incumbent Vice Chair of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), announced that he will run for another term in the position. In a letter to the RJC membership, he noted that the diamond, gem, and jewellery industry would be facing greater commercial challenges than ever before. “After serving four years as Vice Chair, I continue to argue
