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

Read More »

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

Read More »

Top News

WFDB Supports Work of WDC at KP Meeting

Antwerp: A team of World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) officials will be participating on behalf of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in events during the Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from November 13-17. Other WFDB members will be attending the five days of meetings and discussions as observers. The

Read More »

India Cancels 500 & 1000 Rupee Notes

New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, while addressing the country tonight, delivered a speech first in Hindi and then in English. The PM met a few hours ago with all three military chiefs amid major ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Here are the highlights from his address: Some important decisions and some serious issues to

Read More »

ETPs Continue to Drive Gold Demand in Q3 2016

Mumbai: Global gold demand reached 993 tonnes (t) in the third quarter of 2016, a fall of 10% compared to the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report. Net inflows into Exchange-traded products (ETPs) helped drive a sharp increase in investment demand, but this was not enough to offset falls in

Read More »

GJF Meets Maharashtra Finance Minister on GST

Mumbai: The apex body for domestic gems and jewellery industry All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Director Mr. Ashok Minawala and delegates from Maharashtra, met Maharashtra Finance Minister Mr. Sudhir Mungantiwar at Nagpur and submitted their representation on GST. GJF has proposed GST rate of 1.25% for the gems & jewellery sector. GJF sought minimal GST rates even

Read More »

D.P. Abhushan Delivers Strong Performance in Ǫ2

Mumbai: D.P. Abhushan Limited (NSE: DPABHUSHAN, BSE: 544161), a company marking golden legacy of 85 years into Jewellery Industry known for its highest purity & designs standards, transparency & wide range of products portfolio at 11 different geographics in India, announced its financial results for the Second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025. Ǫ2FY2C Highlights: H1FY2C Highlights: Commenting on the performance,

Read More »

GJEPC Charts $100 Bln. Export Vision for India’s G&J Sector

New Delhi: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), was invited to attend the meeting organized with selected representatives of various industry sectors that contribute majorly to India’s merchandise exports chaired by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi at New Delhi, on 3rd November 2025. Mr. Bhansali was representing the Gems & Jewellery (G&J) sector that

Read More »

GSI Detects Undisclosed LGDs in Diamond Jewellery

New York: Gemological Science International (GSI) has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) in jewellery set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at a critical time, as the global jewelry trade increasingly promotes off-color natural diamonds, such as brown and champagne hues, as unique, fashionable, and affordable alternatives to traditional colorless stones. Using advanced instrumentation, including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Read More »

NDC & DJG Unite to Strengthen Natural Diamond Narrative in UAE

Dubai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization representing the natural diamond industry and its entire value chain, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG). The partnership will be marked by an exclusive B2B event in Dubai, dedicated to reinforcing the integrity, transparency, and long-term growth of the natural diamond sector. Taking place on

Read More »

Latest Videos