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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Gold Smuggling in India May Fall to 50 Tonnes

Mumbai: Going by the seizures of gold which has increased four times in 2013-14, intelligence agencies have estimated gold smuggled in the country around 50 tonnes in 2013-14 which is way lower from the estimated by the World Gold Council (WGC), reports The Business Standard. WGC had estimated nearly 200 tonnes of gold entered India unofficially. Trade circles have been

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India May not fully Withdraw Gold Curbs

New Delhi: Despite a significant reduction in the current account deficit, curbs on gold imports are unlikely to be fully removed this Budget. Instead, the finance ministry may lower the import duty on the precious metal by two per cent, reports The Indian Express. “The current account deficit situation is still being closely monitored. The curb on gold imports was

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Gujarat Govt. Assures Help for Diamond Bourse

Surat: As the prices of realty in Vesu and Dumas areas have skyrocketed following the announcement of proposed diamond bourse, diamantaires spearheading the movement for a world-class diamond bourse in the city have started lobbying with the state government for land, reports The Times of India. Members of Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) committee, which includes chairman of leading diamond companies

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Antwerp Seizes Parcel of Banned CAR Diamonds

Antwerp: The Antwerp diamond industry, represented by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), is stepping up its efforts in combatting conflict diamonds. The city, largely owing its reputation as the most transparent and strictly controlled diamond trade centre to the rigorous controls of all diamond imports and exports at the Antwerp Diamond Office, is determined to continue its strong commitment

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India to Boost G&J Trade through E- Commerce

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in the past few years, has been actively pursuing projects and policies that could lead to a manifold increase in India’s outbound gem and jewellery trade. Aligning with the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision of making the smallest of towns and villages active participants in the country’s export efforts, the

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Webinar on ‘November Birthstones Topaz & Citrine’

Mumbai: GIA India organised the Knowledge Webinar ‘November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine’ for members of the gem and jewellery trade across India. More than 60 participants attended this webinar to learn important information about the two birthstones for November. GIA India Instructor Vijay Parmar shared insights on the sources, history and quality factors of topaz and citrine. The webinar also presented

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GJEPC Signs MOU with Yes Bank

Mumbai: In a first of its kind collaboration, Yes Bank has signed an MoU with India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to support the gem and jewellery industry. Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC and Mr. Avinash Chandra, Executive Vice President – Knowledge Banking Unit, Yes Bank singed the MoU in the presence of Mr. Ashok Gajera, Regional Chairman,

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GJEPC to Debut e-IGJS, Exclusive Export-oriented Show

Mumbai: After successful and accomplished IIJS Virtual and several Virtual Buyers-Seller Meets, which offered a much-needed opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect and transact business during this pandemic, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is all geared up to organise its first ever export-oriented show only for international buyers, the International Gem & Jewellery Show (e-IGJS) in

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