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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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India’s Polished Exports Down in April
Mumbai: India’s polished diamond exports for April fell 2% year on year to $1.75 billion, figures from the nation’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) showed this week. By volume, exports of polished dropped 9% to 2.4 million carats, with the average price growing 8% to $737 per carat. Polished imports slid 17% to $184.9 million, meaning net polished
ALROSA President Visits Angola
Luanda: The president of ALROSA Sergey Ivanov paid a working visit to the Republic of Angola. He inspected the production facilities of the company and held a number of working meetings with Angolan partners to discuss the prospects for the development of ALROSA investment projects in the country. During the meeting with Carlos Sumbula, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Israeli Diamonds to Shine at JCK
Ramat Gan: The Israeli diamond industry will again be among the largest international groups exhibiting at the June 5-8 JCK Show in Las Vegas, the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) said in a statement. More than 60 Israeli companies will participate “at the most important trade show in Israel’s number one export market”, with the Israel Diamond Pavilion hosting 33 exhibitors
Gold Important Tool or Financial Inclusion: Study
Ahmedabad: In an exhaustive study done among a thousand gold consumers across four districts from four states in urban and rural India it is revealed that gold is an important tool for financial inclusion among Indians. The study was conducted by researchers Misha Sharma, Shambhavi Srivastava and Govind Singh from IFMR Lead and funded by India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC)
First Pre-CIBJO Congress Special Report
Milan: With nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, headed by John Mulligan, the report considers both the challenges and opportunities presented to the jewellery industry as government regulations concerning social
Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk
New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling
Nearly 80% of Belgian Diamond Traders Pass First-Ever Anti-Money Laundering Exam
Antwerp: For the very first time, the Belgian FPS Economy and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) organized a large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) exam for Belgian diamond traders. The sector delivered strong results, with nearly 80%of the 196 participants passing the test. The exam, which assesses knowledge of Belgian AML obligations, is part of broader efforts to further strengthen compliance
Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.
London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,
