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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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De Beers Extends Desert Diamonds into Bridal
London: De Beers Group today announced the next chapter of Desert diamonds: an extension of the industry-wide beacon concept into the bridal market, bringing a fresh interpretation of natural diamond engagement and wedding jewellery through a refined spectrum of warm, nature-made hues that reflect enduring love and personal expression. First launched to consumers in 2025 as De Beers Group’s first
GJS April 2026 Concludes on a High Note
Mumbai: 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show”, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, concluded with a great success, announced the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The four-day extravaganza, inaugurated on 4th April by Mr. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Maharashtra, witnessed overwhelming participation from across the
NDC Celebrates First-Ever ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind
BDB Celebrates the ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: A fitting tribute to the “World Diamond Day” launched by Natural Diamond Council (NDC) was celebrated in Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 8th of April with much fanfare. History of diamonds, from evolution to the present day was depicted through huge panels bearing pictures and descriptions of the respective eras. Images and educational text showed the important partner countries involved
Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya with Indian Gold Coin
Mumbai: Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, falls on Monday, 9th May this year. It is considered a particularly auspicious day to buy gold, and following this tradition is believed to bring a family long-term prosperity and success. This Akshaya Tritiya, Indian consumers can usher the festival of good fortune by buying India’s first
ZCDC Sells 270,000 Carats of Diamonds Since Feb
Harare: The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has sold 270,000 carats of diamonds since February, when the government created the entity having merged several diamond companies, according to The Africa Report. Zimbabwe’s mines and mining development minister Walter Chidhakwa said that the ZCDC’s performance had vindicated the government’s decision consolidate the mines into one organization. He estimated that monthly diamond
Gemfields Sells Emeralds at Record Average Price
Lusaka: Gemfields achieved a record average price for “higher-quality” rough emerald at an auction in Lusaka, Zambia. The miner sold 470,000 carats for an average of $70.68 per carat at the sale in Lusaka, which ran from March 30 to April 3. Total revenue generated was $33.1 million. Gemfields said production of emeralds and beryl at the Kagem mine in
Singapore Diamond Investment Exch. Launched
Singapore: Trading has started on the Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX), the world’s “first” commodity exchange for physically-settled diamonds. The introduction on May 5 “represents the most significant change in global diamond trading practices in hundreds of years,” according to SDiX, which is backed by investors including the Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings. “The SDiX represents a tectonic
