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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Signet to Conduct Independent Review

New York: Signet Jewellers Limited announced that its new Board Committee, focused on Respect in the Workplace, has appointed former federal Judge Barbara S. Jones to conduct a thorough review of the company’s policies and practices regarding equal opportunity and workplace expectations. “Judge Barbara Jones’ integrity is impeccable. She and her team have had a distinguished career in matters relating

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Surat-Dubai Flight Starts from 15th May

Surat’s diamond industry is all set to glitter with the direct business links with the world’s second largest diamond centre in Dubai following the proposed launch of international connectivity by the Air India (AI) starting from May 15. For diamond traders and jewellery makers over the world, Dubai remains an important trade centre for pearls. But, of late, a growing

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Dubai Diamond Trade Sharply Jumped in 2016

Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) gained 268 new members in 2016, facilitating a sharp rise in diamond-trading activity there. A total of 945 companies now operate in the bourse, out of the 13,500 members that the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) hosts in its tax-free zone, according to the DMCC’s recent annual report. The DMCC, which includes commodities such

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Second DDES in Surat Concluded Successfully

Massive awareness campaign in 21 cities across India Surat’s diamond associations pledge to preserve its reputation GJEPC Chairman offers 50% discount to all Associations in & around Surat which want to install synthetic diamond detection machines Surat:  Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s  gem & jewellery industry, organized the second edition of ‘Diamond Detection

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IIJS Bharat Signature Pillars Honoured

Mumbai: Behind the scale and precision of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 lies months of planning and on-ground execution by teams who rarely step into the spotlight. At the ceremonial opening at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, GJEPC recognized these efforts through the felicitation of the IIJS BharatPillars, honouring individuals whose behind-the scenes work shapes the show year after year. Those

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IIJS Bharat Signature Opens at BEC

Mumbai: The grand ceremonial opening of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) on 9th January marked a defining moment for IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, bringing together industry leadership, diplomacy and retail at onestage. The occasion reinforced why the first global gem & jewellery show of the year remains the trade’s early year barometer, not just for sentiment, but for direction. Speaking

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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Inaugurated at JIO

Mumbai: As the first global jewellery show of the year, Signature once again became the place where expectations for the months ahead began to take shape. The Show was thrown open at the JIO World Centre, BKC, Mumbai on 8th January. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC positioned 2026 as a pivotal year for the sector, marked

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Candere Opens Three Stores in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers known for its modern and trend-led designs, has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of three new stores in Kandivali, Nashik, and Kolhapur. These new additions further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched stores mark Candere’s

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