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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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High Gold Prices, Advantage Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: As gold and silver prices soar to record highs in 2026, driven by import duty hikes and strong market demand, platinum jewellery is emerging as a premium yet increasingly competitive alternative. With gold prices exceeding ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, the relative price difference for rare, durable platinum has narrowed, making it a compelling choice for consumers seeking luxury
GJEPC Takes Bold Stance on Recent Hike in Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledged the Government’s decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. An official statement issued by the organization says, “As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of ‘Nation First’ echoed by Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. In response to
Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
Sky Gold and Diamonds Appoints MSKA & Associates
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries, subject to shareholders’ approval. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The move marks a
S&P Downgrades Botswana’s Outlook to Negative
Gaborone: The Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) has revised downwards its outlook on Botswana to negative from stable, while affirming its ‘A-/A-2’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings. The announcement came just days after S&P’s rival, Moody’s, reaffirmed Botswana’s credit rating of A2 for foreign and domestic bonds for 2016 while also upholding a stable
Review Jewellery Incentives: India's CAG
New Delhi: India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has asked the government to review export incentives to the gems and jewellery sector to safeguard revenues and prevent round-tripping. The CAG also asked the department of commerce to undertake an outcome analysis of the important schemes implemented to boost the sector from an economic, trading, and revenue perspective. All inverted duty
Popley Group Collaborates with FICCI FLO
Mumbai: Popley Group, a pioneer in luxury jewellery and lifestyle in India & Middle East for over 88 years has taken a step towards women empowerment under the auspices of FICCI FLO for their ceremony on changing of guards. FICCI Ladies Organization, (FLO) is the women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) FLO represents
Moody’s Upgrades Alrosa Rating
Moscow: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Russian diamond miner ALROSA’s corporate rating while reducing the rating on the probability of default. “The upgrade of ALROSA’s ratings primarily reflects the company’s strengthened business and financial profile; Moody’s expectation that its financial metrics will remain robust, despite demand and price volatility for diamonds; the company’s high profitability, positive free cash flow generation
