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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De Beers to Shut Dubai Auction Base

Gaborone: De Beers will close its auction-sales office in Dubai due to declining demand from local companies, the miner has announced, according to a report published in Rapaport News. Operations will cease on July 31, meaning De Beers will no longer display rough diamonds there from the year’s sixth sales cycle onward, the company told clients this week in a

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Gemfields Achieves Record Ruby Sales at Singapore

London: Gemfields announced 0n Thursday that it achieved record revenues from its latest auction of rough rubies. At the auction, held in Singapore, the company sold $54.8 million worth of rubies, a record high for any Gemfields auction and a 24% increase in revenue from the previous record. Of the 83 lots offered, 78 were sold with an average realized

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9th ADTF to be Held from January 28-30, 2018

Antwerp: The ninth edition of BrilliANT – the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair will be of the highlights of Antwerp’s Diamond Year 2017-2018. BrilliAnt has become the world’s exclusive B2B diamond buying trade show on the annual calendar of the international gem and jewellery trade shows. From October 2017 to February 2018, the City of Antwerp will be celebrating its Diamond

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PNG Jewellers Presents Painjan Mahotsav

Mumbai: The 185 years old heritage brand PNG Jewellers announces its much awaited second edition of Painjan Mahotsav commencing from 15thJune, 2017. PNG Jewellers will be showcasing their exclusive range of silver payal during the celebratory offer period. PNG Jewellers houses a range of contemporary, modern designs that cater to a young audience. They are carving masterpieces that can be

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IAGES New Film Moves ‘PehlaCheckIAGES’ from Awareness to Habit

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) is empowering gold buyers this festive season to make informed purchases by amplifying awareness about its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign through engaging ad film created to build assurance and trust among buyers. Since its launch in December 2025, the ‘Before you buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES’ campaign has urged consumers through diverse outdoor advertising

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Divine Solitaires Announces Special Festive Offers

Mumbai: Divine Solitaires, India’s leading natural diamond solitaires brand, is offering special Dhanteras benefits on its Diamond Coins from 26 October to 6 November 2026. The offer includes an assured gift with every eligible purchase, a lucky draw with 100% cashback vouchers for 10 customers, and price protection. Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to welcome prosperity and good fortune,

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HRD Antwerp Opens New Office & Lab in Dubai

Dubai: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond and jewellery grading and a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has officially opened its new office and laboratory in Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers,Dubai. The opening took place in the presence of H.E. Mr Rik Van Droogenbroeck, Ambassador of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates, and HRD Antwerp’s executive

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Reports 90% Growth in Q2

Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds has reported a big growth in its net profit and revenue for the Q2 of FY27. The Company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs. 127.87 crore in the quarter ended September 2026, registering growth of 90.9% from Rs 66.99 crore in the year-ago period. Q2FY27 and H1FY27 Financial Highlights (Consolidated) (All figures in ₹

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