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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Natural Diamond Council Becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) now becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’ unveiling a new global strategy to reconnect natural diamonds with culture, strengthen consumer confidence and drive long-term relevancy. Shaped by new CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers, the strategy responds to a fundamental shift in how people discover, value and

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GJEPC Reviews FY2025-26 Performance & Priorities

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23rd September, 2026, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, in hybrid mode. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in the presence of Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Mr. Anil Virani, Convener, Audit & Finance; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive

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India’s Studded Gold Jewellery Export Rises 51.22% 

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports continued their positive momentum in August 2026, with gross exports increasing 3.14% in US dollar terms and 12.52% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.30 billion (Rs. 21,945.87 crore), compared to US$ 2.23 billion (Rs. 19,503.52 crore) in August 2025, according to figures declared by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). A notable

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JGW September Gets 4.5% Jump in Attendance

Hong Kong:  JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September) wrapped up yesterday shattering post-pandemic records, welcoming 57,632 “unique” buyers during its week-long run across two locations − a 4.5% increase over the previous edition, show organizer Informa Markets announced today. Staged as a massive dual-venue showcase, the B2B event ran from 14 – 18 September at the Asia

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ALROSA Triples Its Net Profit

Moscow: ALROSA disclosed its financial results for the third quarter and nine months of 2016 in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). ALROSA’s 9M 2016 revenue increased by 48% y-o-y and totalled RUB 255.6 bn. The Company’s EBITDA grew by 67% y-o-y to RUB 150.0 bn, with EBITDA margin totalling 59%. The miner’s net income and free cash

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India Elected Vice Chair of KP for 2018

Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary held in UAE this week concluded with the announcement that it has appointed the European Union (EU) as its Chair for 2018. The EU will assume responsibility as KP Vice Chair in 2017 with Australia as Chair, and India will be the Vice Chair in 2018 when EU becomes the organisation’s Chair. Consequently, in

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Gitanjali Loses SEZ Project in Maharashtra

Mumbai: The Government of Maharashtra has approved the cancellation of Gitanjali Gems’ special economic zone (SEZ) project in Maharashtra. The decision regarding this was taken by the Board of Approval (BoA), headed by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia, on its November 9 meeting, an official said. “The cancellation, however, is subject to the development commissioner furnishing a certificate that the developer

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HP Gets LBMA Good Delivery Accreditation

Mumbai: Hindustan Platinum (HP), India’s leading manufacturer and refiner of precious metal products with wide and diverse industrial applications, has received Good Delivery Accreditation from the London Bullion Market Association(LBMA), an international apex body for precious metals; for silver bars produced from its HP’s Navi Mumbai refinery. The accreditation ensures that HPs silver bars will be widely accepted and traded

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