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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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Botswana Mulls SEZ to House Diamond Trading Hub
Gaborone: Botswana is set to introduce a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport outside Gaborone, where the relocated Diamond Trading Company would be the “anchor enterprise”, according to news reports. Royal HaskoningDHV would be responsible for the masterplan review in a joint venture with the company’s local branch. Namibia Economist reports that the special economic
Israel Diamond Ex. Opens Internet Marketing Wing
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) opened a new wing dedicated to promoting internet marketing among its members. Over the past year the Israeli Diamond Industry has introduced several electronic commerce initiatives, signaling a new direction for the industry. This year IDE together with the Israel Diamond Institute launched GET-DIAMONDS, the Israeli Diamond Industry’s official diamond trading platform. It
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
Enduring Q2 Performance by Senco Gold
Kolkata: Senco Gold Limited has announced its consolidated results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2025. The company has a robust network of over 192 showrooms across 17 states and UTs. (Rs in Cr) Speaking of the performance, Mr. Suvankar Sen, Managing Director & CEO, Senco Gold Ltd, said, “We are pleased to report that we have delivered an enduring performance in Q2, despite the highest-ever gold prices reaching to Rs. 11650/gm
India Govt. Approves Export Promotion Mission
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 to strengthen India’s export competitiveness, particularly for MSMEs, first-time exporters, and labour-intensive sectors. The Mission will provide a comprehensive, flexible, and digitally driven framework for export promotion, with a total outlay
HM Sarafa Bazaar Unveils Sterling Silver Jewellery Store
Mumbai: Blending 80 years of legacy with contemporary design sensibility, HM Sarafa Bazaar, a B2B jewellery platform, announced the opening of its first experiential store, iAMORY, a modern handcrafted 925 sterling silver and lab grown diamond brand in Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai. Co-founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Archit Jain and Anokhi Jain, the new store is thoughtfully designed at the confluence
Platinum Love Bands Unveils ‘Unlock with Love’ Campaign
Mumbai: This wedding season, Platinum Love Bands breaks away from traditional product launches. The brand orchestrates an emotionally charged social experiment that captures a connection invisible to most until now. Rings have long stood as symbols of love — seen by the world, but holding meaning only the couple understands. The truest parts of a relationship are often unspoken: a
