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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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De Beers Reports Increase in Q3 Production
London: De Beers reported a sharp increase in rough diamond sales and production for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The sales volume tripled due to an extra selling event (Sight) in Q3 2025, which was reduced during the market downturn in Q3 2024. Production was up 38% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher output from
India Govt. Releases Special BDB Postal Stamp
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading exchange, proudly marks a dual milestone this year; 41 years since its incorporation and 15 glorious years of successful operations at its iconic Bandra Kurla Complex premises since 17th October 2010. To commemorate this milestone, the Department of Posts, Government of India, released a special BDB Postal Stamp recognizing the Bourse’s outstanding contribution to India’s diamond industry and global trade excellence. The
Sky Gold & Diamonds Strengthens Mangalsutra Business with Strategic Acquisition
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., manufacturer and exporter of gold and diamond jewellery, recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Starmangalsutra Pvt. Ltd., has entered into an non binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Shri Rishab Gold, a reputed Mumbai-based jewellery firm. The partnership marks a significant step in Sky Gold & Diamonds’ strategy to establish
Pre CIBJO Congress Report Focuses on AI
Milan: With a couple of days to go to the opening of the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris, France, on October 27, 2025, the tenth and the final of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Technology Committee, chaired by Stéphane Fischler, the report focuses exclusively on artificial intelligence, looking at ways in which the greater jewellery
PNG Jewellers Enters Lifestyle Seg. with Perfumes
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers is all set to explore the lifestyle and fashion segment with the launch of their perfume range. PNG has created recognizable signature fragrances that define today’s men and woman. Categorized as Gold and Gold Intense, they are introducing two stunning fragrances for men and women. These perfumes are meant to recreate the independent, unique identity of today’s
Titan to Acquire Majority Stake in CaratLane
Bengaluru: Titan Company Ltd., a lifestyle company belonging to the Tata Group, said on Friday that it will be acquiring a majority stake in online jewellery chain CaratLane, according to a report publish in ibtimes.co.in. The cost of acquisition was not disclosed by the Bengaluru-based firm that makes jewellery under the name Tanishq, apart from watches, eyewear, perfume and accessories.
Silver Demand Reaches Peak in 2015
Mumbai: Demand for silver jewelry, coin and bar and photo-voltaic sectors set a record for the market, as silver demand reach 1.17 billion ounces last year, according to a report by The Silver Institute. The World Silver Survey 2016 showed that overall silver supply to the market was lower, due to continued weakness in silver scrap sales. Silver fabrication increased
KP Forum on Rough Valuation Set for May 23
Dubai: De Beers and ALROSA will take part in a Kimberley Process (KP) forum this month on rough diamond valuation aimed at reaching a consensus on universal pricing. The event, hosted May 23 by the KP and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will bring together companies, nations and non-profits. The organizers expect to encourage a discussion on
