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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
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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India to Resume Rough Imports from 15 Dec
Mumbai: The Indian gem & jewellery industry announces that the voluntary suspension of rough diamond imports, which was in effect from 15th October to 15th December 2023, will be lifted on 15th December 2023. The suspension was a collective decision taken by the Indian diamond industry, represented by the GJEPC, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA), Surat
Entice, KGK 1905 to Open 10 New Stores in India
Mumbai: ‘Entice, KGK 1905’ is all set to launch 10 more stores in India by end of March 2025. Entice, KGK 1905 has established its presence worldwide, encompassing cities such as Jaipur and Mumbai in India, as well as Botswana,Hong Kong and Dubai on a global scale. Blending the highest form of aestheticism, elegance and style that reflects the rare combination of classical and contemporary
Antwerp’s Clarity Capital Finance Onboards First Client
Antwerp: Welcomed last year as a new player in the Antwerp diamond market, Clarity Capital Finance now announces it has finalized its first financing program last week and has fully kickstarted its operations in Antwerp by onboarding and financing its first client. The company is a Multi Seller Trade Receivables Finance Platform, a bespoke SPE set up for the purpose
G7 Ban on Imports of Russian Diamonds
Mumbai: G7 leaders on Wednesday agreed to impose a direct import ban on Russian diamonds as of January, while introducing a tracing system for diamonds during next year. Russian diamonds are one of the last resources not sanctioned by the G7, meaning the profits from selling them can go into the Kremlin’s war chest. On Wednesday, G7 leaders decided to
De Beers’ Rough Sales Down by 20% in H1
Mumbai: Diamond mining giant De Beers announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, revealing a challenging operating environment marked by softening demand and increased competition from lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). The company reported a 21% decline in total revenue to $2.2 billion compared to $2.8 billion in the same period last year. Rough diamond sales also fell 20%
Delegation from Botswana Visits BDB
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently hosted His Excellency, Mr. Gilbert S. Mangole, the esteemed High Commissioner of Botswana, along with Mr. Dipopego Julius Tsheko, Trade Attaché, on a visit aimed at fostering bilateral ties and exploring opportunities in the diamond industry. The visit took place on July 24, 2024 and included a comprehensive tour of the facilities and interactions
G&J Sector Welcomes the Union Budget
New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body for Gems & Jewellery) hailed the first Union Budget of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi 3.0 government presented by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for the seventh historic time as a game changer for the indigenous gem & jewellery industry. Hon. Finance Minister acknowledged that India
PGI Welcomes Reduction on Platinum Duty
New Delhi: India’s Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on July 23, announced a cut in custom duty on gold and silver to 6%. Additionally, the finance minister further informed the customs duty slash on platinum to 6.4%. “To enhance domestic value addition in gold and precious metal jewellery in the country, I propose to reduce customs duties on gold and silver to
