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Brent Touched $100, the 10-Year Hit a Seven-Month High, and Both Metals Still Gained
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 24 was one of the most volatile macro weeks of 2026, and the most significant feature was not what moved, but what did not. Oil spiked, yields surged to their highest since January 2025, and the conflict between the US and Iran escalated to its most intense phase since the February strikes. Gold and silver gained on the week. That resilience at the bottom of a multi-week correction, against headwinds that should have pushed
Brent Touched $100, the 10-Year Hit a Seven-Month High, and Both Metals Still Gained
Macro Snapshot: The week ending July 24 was one of the most volatile macro weeks of 2026, and the most significant feature was not what moved, but what did not. Oil spiked, yields surged to their highest since January 2025, and the conflict between the US and Iran escalated to its most intense phase since the February strikes. Gold and silver gained on the week. That resilience at the bottom of a multi-week correction, against headwinds that should have pushed
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GJF Demands Withdrawal of PAN Card Proposal
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) sector across India, has expressed dissatisfaction over imposition of requirement of PAN Card on any transaction over Rs. 1 lakh. This is not practical and will discriminate 70% of the rural buyers as they
India's Platinum Demand Rose 25% in 2014
Mumbai: India is emerging as one of the key platinum markets of the world. According to World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), the country accounted for 38% of the global platinum demand in 2014. The platinum jewellery and industrial use demand increased significantly during the year. The rising demand trend is expected to continue in 2015, WPIC stated. As per statistics,
Forevermark Hosts Fourth Partner Forum
Orlando: Forevermark’s CEO, Stephen Lussier, and Forevermark U.S.’s president, Charles Stanley, addressed a Forevermark partner audience of over 400 people on the challenges facing the diamond industry at the fourth annual Forevermark Forum in Orlando, Florida. Invited speaker Peter Sheahan noted, “The fact that the world of retail diamond sales is changing is not new to anyone. Whether you be
IBJA May Receive ‘Gold Council’ Status
Mumbai: The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) may receive ‘Gold Council’ status, with the Prime Minister’s Office sending a representation to this effect to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. The Gold Council status will make IBJA an apex body and enable it to represent the industry with the Government on policy issues. Suresh Jain, past president, IBJA, said
GJF Demands Withdrawal of PAN Card Proposal
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) sector across India, has expressed dissatisfaction over imposition of requirement of PAN Card on any transaction over Rs. 1 lakh. This is not practical and will discriminate 70% of the rural buyers as they
India's Platinum Demand Rose 25% in 2014
Mumbai: India is emerging as one of the key platinum markets of the world. According to World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), the country accounted for 38% of the global platinum demand in 2014. The platinum jewellery and industrial use demand increased significantly during the year. The rising demand trend is expected to continue in 2015, WPIC stated. As per statistics,
Forevermark Hosts Fourth Partner Forum
Orlando: Forevermark’s CEO, Stephen Lussier, and Forevermark U.S.’s president, Charles Stanley, addressed a Forevermark partner audience of over 400 people on the challenges facing the diamond industry at the fourth annual Forevermark Forum in Orlando, Florida. Invited speaker Peter Sheahan noted, “The fact that the world of retail diamond sales is changing is not new to anyone. Whether you be
IBJA May Receive ‘Gold Council’ Status
Mumbai: The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) may receive ‘Gold Council’ status, with the Prime Minister’s Office sending a representation to this effect to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. The Gold Council status will make IBJA an apex body and enable it to represent the industry with the Government on policy issues. Suresh Jain, past president, IBJA, said
