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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India to Boost Mechanism to Up Jewellery Exports

New Delhi: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu on Friday made a strong point for setting up an institutional mechanism to drive up jewellery exports. Exports of gems and jewellery had declined by 24.5 per cent to USD 3.3 billion in October, from 4.38 billion in the year-ago period. Addressing India Gold Policy and Jewellery Summit organized by

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Winners of 2016/17 Shining Light Awards

Gaborone: De Beers Group is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016/17 Shining Light Awards: The De Beers Young Jewellery Designers Skills Development Initiative, which were revealed at a red carpet event in Windhoek, Namibia, last night. The awards, which recognise and celebrate emerging jewellery designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, provide entrants with a valuable platform to

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Ahmed Bin Sulayem to Chair DDE in Jan, 2018

  Dubai: Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC will assume charge as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) on January 31, 2018 when the current Chairman Peter Meeus steps down after 12 years in that position. In a statement released today, DMCC said this was further to the earlier announcement that Meeus would be stepping down made at

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De Beers to Sell Voorspoed Mine

Johannesburg: De Beers Group recently announced it is seeking expressions of interest from potential buyers for its Voorspoed mine in Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa. After evaluating a range of options, the decision to place Voorspoed mine on the market has been taken to provide the opportunity for responsible lower-cost operators to employ a different operating model that could potentially

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India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms

Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem

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Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair

Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which

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Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs 

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own

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De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo

London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the

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