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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10% Traffic Increase in JGW Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 (JGW) recorded a 10% increase in buyer attendance over the previous edition – a cautiously positive signal against a backdrop of complex market realities, Informa Markets Jewellery announced yesterday. Despite ongoing trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and high gold prices rattling the luxury goods market, the world’s No.1 jewellery sourcing destination

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Maharashtra Announces Landmark G&J Policy

Mumbai: In a landmark move, the Government of Maharashtra yesterday announced the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to introduce a dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector. The policy aims to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and create over 5 lakh new jobs, marking a major step towards transforming

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GJEPC Meet Addresses US Reciprocal Tariff Challenges

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) convened an exclusive trade meet in hybrid mode on 6th October at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) to address the mounting challenges faced by India’s gems and jewellery industry due to US reciprocal tariffs and explore legal pathways to mitigate their impact. In his keynote address, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, outlined

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Vaani Kapoor Named Brand Ambassador for Lukson

Mumbai: Lukson, the next-generation fine jewellery brand from the JK Star Group has announced the appointment of celebrated actress Vaani Kapoor as its official Brand Ambassador. With this partnership, Lukson strengthens its vision of making sustainable, design-led, and affordable luxury jewellery a part of everyday life for modern India. Founded in 2024 by third-generation diamantaire Anand Lukhi and co-founder Vedant

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IIJS Premiere to Help Achieve G&J Export Target

New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in association with World Gold Council (WGC), organised the IIJS Premiere 2021 roadshow at New Delhi. It witnessed the  participation of leading jewellery Retailers , Manufacturers  and trade associations from Delhi and neighbouring areas. IIJS Premiere 2021, one of Asia’s leading Gem & Jewellery trade exhibitions, will be held at

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E-commerce Policy for G&J Sector at Advanced Stage

Mumbai: Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of India met Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), Commodity Boards and Authorities recently in Mumbai to discuss measures to enhance and increase exports. Union Minister set a target of USD 1 Trillion for Merchandise Exports and announced Policy Measures to Boost Exports. Mr.

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Design Gallery at IIJS Premiere 2021

Mumbai: One of the major highlights of the IIJS Premiere 2021 is the Design Gallery, a dedicated pavilion conceptualised by GJEPC to promote Budding Designers, Women Entrepreneurs, and Design Schools. This Design Gallery was first introduced during the IIJS 2019, and it witnessed an enthusiasticparticipation from deserving candidates who gained instant exposure for their innovativejewellery designs. Women Entrepreneurs and Budding

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Rajesh Exports Registers Healthy Growth

Bengaluru: (Report by Evaluate Research): Rajesh Exports has reported a healthy growth in revenue and net profit, ahead of our expectations, on a YoY basis, despite a global economic slowdown, indicating that business performance is surely recovering. Net profit for the fiscal first quarter [ended June] came in at Rs.2,784 mn, up 67% on a YoY basis. A double-digit growth in

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