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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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CIBJO Seminar on Coral and Pearl Sectors
Hong Kong: The implementation of environmentally sound practices in both the coral harvesting and pearl farming sectors came under the spotlight today at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Show, with the discussion focusing not only the means to protect the fragile marine ecosystem, but also the need to present the members of the industry as responsible corporate citizens.
Indian Jewellers Go on 3-Day Strike from Today
Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), with co-ordination and recommendation from All India Jewellery Associations announced that jewellers including manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers will go for three day closure of their business to protest against the Government’s proposals of imposing one per cent excise duty in jewellery sector. Mr. G V Sreedhar GJF Chairman, said “We are
De Beers February Sales Rise to $610M
Gaborone: De Beers reported rough diamond sales increased to $610 million in the second cycle of 2016 as demand continued to show signs of improvement. Sales in the first cycle in January were revised to $545 million. The sales figure includes the sight in Gaborone, Botswana, which took place February 22 to 26, as well as auction sales and supply
India's G&J Industry Unhappy with Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister’s focus for Union Budget 2016-17 was macro-economic stability and fiscal discipline as part of the transformational agenda. It was presented against the backdrop of challenging global headwinds while taking into account India’s status as a bright spot of 7.5%+ growth in a slowing global economy. There are several positive takeaways from the Union Budget and yet
CIBJO Seminar on Coral and Pearl Sectors
Hong Kong: The implementation of environmentally sound practices in both the coral harvesting and pearl farming sectors came under the spotlight today at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Show, with the discussion focusing not only the means to protect the fragile marine ecosystem, but also the need to present the members of the industry as responsible corporate citizens.
Indian Jewellers Go on 3-Day Strike from Today
Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), with co-ordination and recommendation from All India Jewellery Associations announced that jewellers including manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers will go for three day closure of their business to protest against the Government’s proposals of imposing one per cent excise duty in jewellery sector. Mr. G V Sreedhar GJF Chairman, said “We are
De Beers February Sales Rise to $610M
Gaborone: De Beers reported rough diamond sales increased to $610 million in the second cycle of 2016 as demand continued to show signs of improvement. Sales in the first cycle in January were revised to $545 million. The sales figure includes the sight in Gaborone, Botswana, which took place February 22 to 26, as well as auction sales and supply
India's G&J Industry Unhappy with Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister’s focus for Union Budget 2016-17 was macro-economic stability and fiscal discipline as part of the transformational agenda. It was presented against the backdrop of challenging global headwinds while taking into account India’s status as a bright spot of 7.5%+ growth in a slowing global economy. There are several positive takeaways from the Union Budget and yet
