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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Gemfields Reports Record Revenue for FY 2019

Mumbai: Gemfields has Announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019. The company reported record group revenues amounting to US$216.2 million for the period, as compared to revenues of US$206.1 million earned in 2018. The Company said its free cash flow increased by 16% to US$31.1 million as against a free cash flow of US$26.9 million

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Senco Group Contributes to Covid-19 Funds

Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds Group in its continued commitment towards supporting the nation in its fight against COVID-19, has pledged INR 1.5 Crores towards the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) set up by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund set up by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cumulatively. The overall

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De Beers Contributes towards Covid-19 Crisis

Gaborone: De Beers Group announced that it would contribute $2,500,000 across Botswana and Namibia to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis. De Beers Group is a 50/50 joint venture partner with both Botswana and Namibia in the recovery and sorting of rough diamonds. Its contribution in both countries forms part of a larger effort across De Beers Group’s four

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Lockdown May be Lifted in Phased Manner

Mumbai: After the Indian Government-imposed lockdown ends on April 14, all state governments will assess the situation and withdraw the lockdown completely or in a phased manner, as per the advice given by the expert committee, say various news reports. Maharashtra Health Minister Mr. Rajesh Tope on Saturday said the government was considering relaxation of the ongoing lockdown for containment

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Kama Jewelry Turns 30

Mumbai: Mumbai-based Kama Jewelry has marked three decades of fine jewelry manufacturing, Rs.982 Crore in revenue, 1,200 craftspeople, 260+ clients across four continents, and a 27% CAGR that rivals the best long-term compounders in Indian business. • Rs.982 Cr — FY2025-26 Revenue | +22% YoY growth• 27.1% — 30-Year CAGR | No outside capital raised• 1,200+ — Master craftspeople, all

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Record Gold Prices Continue to Shift Demand Dynamics

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal,driving bar and coin demand

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NDC Plans Higher Spend for India: Amber Pepper

Mumbai: Ms. Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai on 30th April. Accompanied by Ms. Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East, NDC, Pepper met with top

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‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’

Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:

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