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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Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Platinum

Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been about celebrating the quirks, chaos and quiet strength that defines sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to celebrate love, spark new memories and cherish old ones. As this exchange becomes more thoughtful, platinum jewellery is stepping into the spotlight as the go-to choice for

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Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award

Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong

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GJSCI Conducts ‘Train the Trainer’ Program

Mumbai:   Skilling being at the core of GJSCI’s activities, a Special Program was curated by the institute to Train the Trainer.   It was a 3 day long Training Program which commenced on 31st July upto 2nd August, 2025.  Imitation Jewellery Maker & Artificial Jewellery Maker jobroles were shortlisted for this program.  A total of 12 Trainers participated in this intensive

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GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style

Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee

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Winners of 'World Skills India' Jewellery Com'tion

Jaipur: Sanjay Pramanik, Sweta Singh, Savita Palariya and Ashrof Jamal are the national winners of the ‘World Skills India’ Jewellery competition conducted by the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) at IIGJ Jaipur on 19th September which concluded with a formal function where winners were announced and awarded with medallion and certificate. Guests who were present during the

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Ernie Blom: Diamond Industry Can Be Positive

Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom believes the global diamond trade can be positive ahead of the upcoming holiday sales season due to recent events. Blom said that initial indications from the September Hong Kong Gems and Jewellery Fair were that it had been solid. Meanwhile, price cuts by De Beers and Alrosa were bringing prices

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Botswana and ALROSA Start Orapa License Work

Gaborone: Botswana Diamonds said work is underway on three prospecting licenses in the Orapa region of Botswana, as part of a joint venture between the African exploration group and ALROSA. Heavy concentrate sampling has started at PL 206, while on PL 085 reconnaissance work has started and will be followed by heavy concentrate sample to evaluate kimberlite indicator minerals and

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Global Diamond Jewellery Sales Up by 3% in '14

Gaborone: In local currency terms, there was growth in each of the top five diamond markets, which account for 75% of global demand. Growth would have been almost five per cent had it not been for the strengthening of the US dollar against the currencies of several of the major diamond consumer markets in the latter part of 2014, according

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