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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WJA Elects New International Board President

New York: The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has elected Brandee Dallow, director of Rio Tinto Diamonds North America Representative Office, as the new president of the WJA International Board of Directors. Dallow succeeds Andrea Hansen of LuxeIntelligence. Jenny Luker of Platinum Guild International has been appointed president elect. The 2016-2017 WJA board’s executive committee also includes Kristie Nicolosi of The

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Dominion Appoints New Chairman Designate

Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corporation has appointed Jim Gowans to its board of directors. He will take over from Robert Gannicott, chairman of the board, by the end of April. “Both the company and I have faced certain changes recently,” said Gannicott. For the company, these represent opportunities but in my case they represent medical challenges. I have known Jim throughout

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Eli Avidar Appointed as MD of IDE

Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) announced it has appointed Eli Avidar, the Managing Director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. Avidar replaces Moti Besser who completed two terms as Managing Director. Avidar, who has served as IDI’s Managing Director since January 2007, has had a rich career in

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Israel’s Polished Exports Drop 20% in 2015

Israel’s polished diamond exports slumped 20 percent to $5 billion in 2015 because of a drop in demand in key markets and a mismatch between the prices of polished and rough gems, according to the Ministry of Economy. Polished exports to the U.S., Israel’s largest diamond-trade partner, dived 16 percent to $2 billion and outbound shipments to Hong Kong plummeted

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Golden Carat Launches Jewel of Time Awards

Mumbai: Golden Carat Pvt Ltd, India’s Diamond Jewellery Manufacturer launched GOLDIS | ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ at the IIJS Premiere show in Mumbai. The award was launched during the India Jewellery Designer & Artisan Forum held at the IIJS Premiere 2025. ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ is initiated by Golden Carat Pvt Ltd to recognize the valuable services offered by Industry

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De Beers Unveils Landmark Initiatives at IIJS’25

Mumbai: At the 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Premiere), held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, De Beers Group unveiled a trio of landmark initiatives that mark a new chapter for the natural diamond industry in India. As the country has become firmly established as the world’s second largest market for diamond jewellery, De Beers

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Kalyan Jewellers Grows in Q1 Results

Thissur: Kalyan Jewellers has recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 7,268 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 5,528 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 31%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs 264 crore as against a PAT of Rs 178 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 49%. Standalone revenue (India) for Q1 FY 26 was Rs 6,142 Cr a growth of 31% when compared with the same period in the previous financial year and

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50% Tariff: GJEPC Seeks Relief from Govt.

Mumbai: The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for

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