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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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Celebrate this Akshaya Tritiya with Platinum
Mumbai: Platinum is a naturally occurring luminescent white metal that is 95% pure in jewellery – which makes it the perfect purchase for a significant day like Akshay Tritiya. Akshaya means immortal or something that is indestructible, and Tritiya means third lunar day. The attributes of the metal Platinum closely resonates to the piousness of this festival. The natural white
PGI's ‘Season of Love’ Begins from 17th May
Mumbai: With three successful editions in the past, Platinum Guild International (PGI) India will soon kick off its 4th edition of the ‘Platinum Season of Love’ campaign from May 17 to June 16. Platinum Season of Love brings with it extraordinary offers and rewards for consumers and an incredible platinum experience in store with a wide range of platinum jewellery
AWDC Presents 2nd Sustainability Report
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization of the Antwerp diamond industry, yesterday launched its second sustainability report. It is an integrated report that does not shy away from thorny issues such as ‘reputation’, ‘integrity in the diamond value chain’ and ‘compliance in the diamond industry’. Furthermore, with this report, the AWDC fully adhered to the UN
DPA Collaborates with Industry to Create New Occasion
Mumbai: Diamond Producers Association (DPA), the global alliance of leading diamond mining companies, is working with stakeholders in the industry to create a new occasion for diamond purchase. Through consumer research, DPA discovered that 39% of Indians consider the birth of a child to be an auspicious occasion for purchase of jewellery. Basis this insight, the idea was to create
Mehul Shah Elected President of WFDB
Mumbai: Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse has been elected President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses, (WFDB) the apex global body of the diamond trade comprising 26 Diamond Bourses from across the Globe and 6 affiliated members. The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress in Singapore. Leaders of the 21
HRD Design Awards Coming to India
Mumbai: For 40 years, the HRD Design Awards have celebrated the world’s finest jewellery design talent. Now, for the first time in its history, the awards are coming to India. Designers, jewellers, students, goldsmiths, and creative talents from around the world are invited to submit their entries and compete on a global stage. THEME “Where Earth Meets Eternity Born from the
IAGES Directory Brings Verified Partners on One Platform
Mumbai: The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025, has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before
De Beers Sets out Portfolio & Organizational Actions to Support Long-Term Value Creation
London: De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensurean efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term while enhancing future competitiveness and retaining optionality as industry conditions improve. Since 2024, De Beers has been streamlining its business in line with its Origins strategy to
