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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Tim Schlick Appointed CEO of PGI

Hong Kong: Tim Schlick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Guild International (PGI) after nine years with the organisation. He succeeds long serving CEO Huw Daniels, who retired as of April 4, 2024, transferring full responsibility for PGI to Mr. Schlick at that time. Having been a valued member of PGI since 2015, Mr. Schlick joined PGI as

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Anglo Considers Sale of Diamond Unit De Beers

London: Anglo American has already been talking to potential buyers for De Beers, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. It says the UK-based mining conglomerate has spoken in recent weeks to luxury houses and Gulf sovereign-wealth funds. A partnership between could emerge as the final buyer for its diamond business, according to unnamed sources. The news comes as

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NDC Announces the Latest Jewellery Trends

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) unveiled a fresh perspective on luxury with the announcement of the latest jewellery trends for 2024. While the word ‘Trend’ when applied to natural diamond jewellery is paradoxical due to its inherent timelessness, what remains true in fashion is the preference for every silhouette and style sees a cyclical pattern; what is in vogue

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AEO Status Extended to Gem & Jewellery Sector

New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced a significant milestone for the gem and jewellery industry in India. Following extensive efforts by the GJEPC in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status is now being extended to the gem and jewellery sector. The AEO programe was introduced as piolet project

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Jewellery Industry to Discuss Sustainability

Chicago: The jewelry industry community has announced “The Jewelry Industry Summit,” an open forum to discuss sustainability and responsible sourcing. The goal of the event is to create awareness of supply chain challenges and develop tools to mutually benefit the jewelry industry and create business opportunities and new sources of value for suppliers and the consumer. The summit, being held

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IDE to Help Turkey Develop Diamond Industry

Ramat Gan: The Israel diamond industry is planning to help Turkey advance its diamond sector, according to reports in the Israeli press. Globes quoted Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) senior vice president Jacob Katten as saying, “If we don’t help the Turks in this area, there are more than a few countries that will be glad to do it, including India

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Cartier to Open Second Boutique in India

New Delhi: Cartier, the luxury jewellery and watchmaker which currently has a boutique in New Delhi, is considering a second boutique in India. The company is looking for the right business model to make the most of the huge future potential in the country, according to a report in Economic Times. “India is a very important market and we have

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Global Diamond Jewellery Demand +3% in '14

Gaborone: According to De Beers’ latest Diamond Insight March 2015, released on Thursday, global demand for diamond jewellery grew by 3%  in 2014, touching “a new $81 billion high”. This was as against global sales worth US$ 79 achieved in 2013. “The data showed that there was positive growth in consumer demand for diamond jewellery in local currency terms in

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