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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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Industry Leaders’ Expectations from the Budget
Mumbai: The India Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to be presented on 1 February 2026 as India’s economy is forecast to expand by 7–7.5%, driven by resilient consumer spending, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing policy initiatives. However India’s Gems and Jewellery sector (G&J) still needs some buster doze to bring it back on the track. We have received some feedbacks from
NDC Welcomes its New Members
Mumbai: The Board of Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is delighted to announce that Angola’s ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. have formally joined the organization as members, following the completion of all legal and regulatory requirements for accession. ENDIAMA E.P. – Empresa Nacional de Diamantes de Angola (National Diamond Company of Angola) is Angola’s state-owned diamond mining company, responsible for managing
SENCO Gold Receives IAGES Accreditation for its Stores in India
Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, having more than 100 stores across India, has been accredited with IAGES reinstating its commitment towards wining the trust and confidence of its consumers through its ethical, fair and transparent practices. SENCO Gold & Diamonds is one of the most recognized names in the Indian jewellery retail sector with more than 100 stores, having built
De Beers Group Launches ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’
Mumbai: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, marked a significant milestone in the Indian jewellery landscape with the official launch of the “Heera Hai Aapke Liye” program at IIJS Signature. The star-studded event featured actress Sonakshi Sinha, who joined Ms. Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, to unveil an initiative
Gold Demand at Record Levels in Q1 2016
Mumbai: Global gold demand reached 1,290 tons (t) in the first quarter of 2016, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year, making it the second largest quarter on record, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends report. This increase was driven by huge inflows into exchange traded funds (ETFs), fueled by investor concerns regarding
PNG Jewellers adopts 9 students as a part of CSR
Pune: As a part of their newly induced Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) strategy, PNG Jewellers has adopted 9 students of Eklavya Bal Shikshan & Arogya Nyasa on the felicitous occasion of Mr. Saurabh Gadgil’s birthday (Chairman and Managing Director PNG Jewellers). PNG Jewellers has been emphasizing on an effective CRS plan and aiding 9 students from a Pune-based organization with
HRD Antwerp Certified against 2013 COP
Antwerp: RJC announces HRD Antwerp NV has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its facilities in Antwerp, Mumbai and Istanbul. “It is a pleasure to announce HRD Antwerp NV has been certified against the 2013 COP. The new provisions under the 2013 COP address important issues for our Members and their supply chain. We are delighted
Lucara Sells 813ct. Rough Diamond for Record Price
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corp. broke a world record for the sale of a rough diamond as an 812.77-carat stone from its Karowe mine in Botswana fetched $63.1 million. Dubai-based Nemesis International DMCC paid $77,649 per carat for the rights to 90 percent of stone, named ‘The Constellation.’ Lucara will retain a 10-percent interest in the net profit received from the
