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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Argyle Mine in Australia will exhaust by 2020

Perth: The Argyle mine in Australia, which accounts for over 90% of world production of pink diamonds, will be exhausted by 2020, online resource Businesswire reported. According to the assessment carried out by the resource, the price of pink diamonds in the past 10 years increased annually by an average of 20%. As for the cost of yellow diamonds, over

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India’s E-Commerce Ind. to Cross $38 Bln. in 2016

Mumbai: India’s e-commerce market is likely to touch $38-billion-mark in 2016, a 67 per cent jump over the $23 billion revenue it clocked last year, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham). “Increasing internet and mobile penetration, growing acceptability of online payments and favourable demographics has provided the e-commerce sector in India the unique opportunity to companies

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PAN Provision Becomes Effective in India

New Delhi: According to a newly imposed rule by India’s Finance Ministry, any transaction exceeding the two lakh INR barrier will require one to show the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, starting from 1st Jan, 2016. Mr.  Arun Jaitley, India’s Finance Ministry had earlier said during  a Parliamentary session that it is a move to curb down India’s black money.

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IDE Institutes Presidents' Consultative Council

Ramat Gan: Israel Diamond Exchange President Yoram Dvash has taken another step to ensure that his administration’s policies will gather the widest possible support from the membership of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) by appointing the IDE’s three Honorary Presidents, the President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA) and the Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) as members

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India Pavilion at Jewellery Show London

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)-led India Pavilion is hosting Indian Jewellery manufacturers at the Jewellery Show London from 31st August to 1st September at Olympia London . The SELECT exhibitors, including G.C. Gems Corp, Minal Info Jewels, Steckbeck Jewellery Pvt. Ltd, Sejal Exports, Romil Jewellery, Blossom Jewels LLP, Dharam Export (India) Pvt Ltd, Shrinath Roto pack

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GDP Growth Reflects Resilience of India’s Economy: Kirit Bhansali

Mumbai: India’s strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8% for April-June 2025. The swift growth in the first quarter of the current financial year further consolidates India’s position as the world’s fastest growing major economy. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is on

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Kalyan Jewellers Launches Showroom in Dibrugarh

Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers yesterday launched its all-new showroom at K.C Gogoi Path, Khalimari in Dibrugarh. Actor Genelia Deshmukh inaugurated the showroom, which aims to further strengthen the brand’s presence in the region. The showroom offers an array of exquisite designs from Kalyan Jewellers, featuring popular house brands such as Muhurat (Wedding Jewellery Line), Mudhra (Handcrafted Antique Jewellery), Nimah (Temple Jewellery)

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India’s G&J Ind. Bids Farewell to Kobbi Shoshani

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse ( BDB) & Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) bade a warm farewell to Mr. Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel. During his tenure, Mr. Shoshani has been more than a diplomat—he has been a true ambassador of friendship. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have strengthened the bonds between Israel and India, creating relationships

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