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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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New Tariff Puts India’s G&J Exports Under Pressure
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken note of the United States’ transition from the temporary Section 122 balance-of-payments surcharge to the new Section 301 tariff regime, effective from 24 July 2026, under which the additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remain unchanged at 10%. The new tariff framework follows the conclusion of investigations
European Natural Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs
Antwerp: Natural diamonds cut in Europe will once again be exempted from US import tariffs. This brings an end to the 10% import tariff that had been in effect for the past six months. The restored exemption is significant news for the Antwerp diamond sector: Antwerp is Europe’s leading diamond-cutting centre, and the United States is a major trading partner
De Beers’ Rough Production Rises 88% in Q2 2026
London: De Beers has reported that its rough diamond production was 88% higher at 7.8 million carats, reflecting the impact of the extended maintenance shutdown in the comparative period at Orapa in Botswana, as well as the planned mining of higher-grade ore at both Jwaneng in Botswana and Gahcho Kué in Canada. Planned plant maintenance at Orapa and Jwaneng during
Only Natural Diamonds Should be Graded with 4Cs: CIBJO
Milan: The Diamond Commission of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has insisted that the 4C polished diamond grading system (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) should only be used for natural stones, but not synthetic ones. In the Special Report prepared for the upcoming 2026 CIBJO Congress, the Commission’s head Udi Sheintal also urged the industry’s stakeholders to use the
GIA India Launched Diamond Origin Report
Mumbai: To help ensure the public trust in gems and jewellery and in an effort to build consumer confidence through transparency and traceability, GIA India has launched the GIA Diamond Origin Report in India on Aug. 9 at their Booth # 1D066. The GIA Diamond Origin Report confirms the country of origin of a polished diamond and includes a full
GJEPC Donates Rs. 1 Crore Through CRS Initiative
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) through its CSR initiative ‘Jewellers for Hope’ charity dinner raised funds to donate the proceeds towards Indian Army Welfare, Tribal Integrated Development & Education Trust (TIDE) and Shrimad Rajchandra Love & Care (SRLC), held on 8th August, Mumbai. Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC, hosted Jewellers for Hope charity dinner in the presence of Guest
Rajesh Exports Reports Mixed 3rd Quarter Results
Bengaluru: (By Evaluate Research) Rajesh Exports [RJEX_IN; Rs.202 billion/US$2.86 billion market cap; US$2.35 million total average daily value traded] reported an increase in revenues and net profit for the first quarter ended June 2019 on a sequential QoQ basis. Revenues for the first quarter came in at Rs.406 bn, down 7.5% YoY but up 18% on a sequential QoQ basis. Even though the revenues decreased on a year on year
GJEPC Inaugurates 36th Edition of IIJS
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the 36th edition of the world’s foremost & prestigious gem & jewellery trade show – India International Jewellery Show – IIJS Premiere 2019 – being held in the City from 9th to 12th August 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Shri Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra State Minister of School Education, Sports & Youth Welfare, inaugurated IIJS
