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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Lockdown in India Extended till May 3, 2020

New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has extended lockdown in the country till 3rd May, 2020. In his address to the nation today, Mr. Modi announced that based on the suggestions of the state governments and the experts the nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 3. He added that till April 20 all districts, localities, states will

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Entry Deadline for JNA Awards Extended

Hong Kong: The JNA Awards is giving interested participants more time to submit their entries for its 9th edition owing to challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. “As the world is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the JNA Awards has postponed the entry deadline to May 22 to allow more time for preparation,” revealed event organiser

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World Trade may Decline by 13 to 32%: WTO

Mumbai: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) had predicted that world merchandise trade is likely to decline by between 13-32% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a summary of the global body’s projections prepared by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The summary is part of the Council’s ongoing drive to keep member-exporters informed about global

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Baselworld Fair Sailing through Troubled Waters

Basel: According to Swiss newspaper “Le Temps” the world’s largest luxury watch and jewelry show, Baselworld, is in danger of becoming extinct. The newspaper cites from a leaked letter from angry exhibitors, who are threatening to turn their backs on the fair for good, if they aren’t reimbursed fully for costs already made for this year’s – canceled due to

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PNG Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation  

Mumbai: India’s gold industry is set to achieve the highest standards of ethical and responsible business practises followed, as more gold entities receive their Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) accreditation. Joining the fast-growing pan India network of verified gold retailers is the leading legacy brand PNG Jewellers (PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd) that has received its IAGES accreditation.

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De Beers Unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm”

New Delhi: De Beers unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm,” at India Art Fair 2026. The immersive installation invites audiences to explore the mythical origins of diamonds. Through visual storytelling, scenography and soundscapes, the installation reveals the living heritage of diamonds, their cosmic and earthly journeys across time. Positioned at the intersection of art, nature and human expression, the experience

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BDB Launches its Official E-Newsletter

Mumbai: Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, IAS, Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation yesterday launched the first edition of ‘BDB e-News’, the official e-newsletter of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). The newly launched news platform is part of a planned strategic upgrade in BDB’s use of digital communications to boost dissemination of information and stakeholder engagement. The launch took place at a special

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India’s G&J Exports Remain Stable in Apr 25 Jan 26

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remained broadly stable during April 2025–January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion (₹2,03,280.72 crore), registering a marginal decline of 0.64% in dollar terms while growing by 3.57% in rupee terms, compared to exports of US$ 23.33 billion (₹1,96,277.49

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