Silver Bars Soar 161% — Is Kuwait’s New Safe Haven for Buyers?
Silver bars surged 161% in 2025; Kuwait retail demand rose 20–40%. What US retailers and investors must know about supply, resale and margins.
Category: Markets
NBR Moves to Curb Gold Smuggling — Will Imports and Prices Reset?
Bangladesh’s NBR vows tighter controls on gold imports, digital traceability and profit-based tax — a potential reset for prices, smuggling and investor risk.
FedEx-GJEPC Pact Accelerates India Jewellery Exports — Why Now?
FedEx and GJEPC sign MoU to secure time‑definite logistics for India’s gems & jewellery, improving export predictability and investor access to growth markets.
Italy’s Jewellery Surge to €130B — Is Switzerland Overtaken?
Global jewellery trade reaches €130B as Italy rises to 11.2% in 2024. Mediobanca flags export anomalies and new hub dynamics — what US buyers should watch.
India Jewellery Market: 86% Call Gold Wealth—What Happens Next?
Deloitte: 86% of Indians treat gold and jewellery as core wealth—Gen Z shifts to silver and lightweight designs, reshaping retail opportunity.
India Gem & Jewellery Market: $133.96B by 2030 — Investment Signal?
India’s gem and jewellery market is set to hit $133.96B by 2030 at 17.35% CAGR—key signals for US retailers and investors on demand and sustainability.
Portugal Welcomes Gold at $4,600/oz, Silver Near $85 — Why Now?
Gold at $4,600/oz and silver near $85 on Jan 13, 2026. Portugal’s reserves rise in value; investors consider safe-haven upside amid Fed turmoil.
U.S. 25% Tariff on Iran: Could India’s $1.68B Trade Shift?
Trump’s 25% tariff on Iran trade threatens India’s $1.68B exports, including artificial jewelry — a supply-chain and investment risk for U.S. retailers and investors.
Platinum Deficit to 2030 — Can US Retailers and Investors Profit?
Platinum entered a structural deficit to 2030 after prices nearly doubled in late 2025. Low inventories and hybrid-vehicle demand create high-leverage investment potential.
Batam Gold: Rp30k Spike, Antam at Rp2.77M/g — Why Buyers Act?
Antam bullion in Batam rose Rp30,000 to Rp2.77M/g on Jan 12, 2026. Persistent buying signals hedge demand and regional arbitrage opportunities for investors.
Gold Surges Above $2,000/oz — Is Your Home Insurance Leaving You Exposed?
Surging gold values can leave bullion and fine jewelry underinsured. What U.S. owners and retailers must do now to preserve replacement value in 2026.
Gold Nears ₹2 Lakh/10g — Could $5,000/oz Trigger More?
Global bullion at $4,500/oz as central banks buy; Indian 10g now ₹1.41L and may hit ₹2L by June—what US retailers and investors must recalibrate.