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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Platinum Market Likely to be in Deficit: WPIC

London: After two years of significant surpluses, the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023, according to a report from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). The change from the 776 koz surplus in 2022 to the forecast deficit of 556 koz in 2023 is over 1.3 Moz. This reflects total supply remaining close to

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US, EU to Consult Industry Leaders on Sanctions

New York: US and EU officials are to consult diamond industry leaders on further measures against Russia for its “unprovoked war in Ukraine”.James O’Brien, head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination in Joe Biden’s administration, will seek the views of diamond retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, and industry trade associations. The US currently sanctions rough diamonds from Russia, but not those polished

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De Beers Generates $495m from 2nd Cycle

Gaborone: De Beers has announced a provisional rough diamond sales value of $495 million for the second sales cycle of 2023, according to Anglo American. The revenue raked in rose 9% compared to $454 million registered during the first rough diamond sales of the year or $652 million, a year earlier. Group chief executive Al Cook said they witnessed continued

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IIGJ’s Convocation Ceremony for Post Graduate Diploma

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Mumbai held its convocation ceremony for graduates of the 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management programme at the Institute’ auditorium recently, in which graduates of three batches were conferred with diplomas. Dr. Saumya Badgayan, Vice President-HR & IR graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented trophies and certificates to the

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Call for Direct Flights Between Belgium & India

Mumbai: Diamond traders in Antwerp are calling on Air India to introduce non-stop flights to Delhi and Mumbai, reports idexonline.com. They’ve written to the airline saying the move would save travelling time and allow them to streamline their operations. There is currently no direct service between Belgium and India, two of the world’s biggest diamond hubs. Many passengers change in

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Gems and Jewellery Show from 2 to 5 April

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) announced on Friday that it is organising the 5th edition of its flagship event India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2024) from 2nd to 5th April 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. GJS events are known as the Indian jewellers’ #HamaraApnaShow, and have become a ‘must to attend’ for future

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Bookmark These Platinum Jewellery Trends

Mumbai: With the onset of spring, it’s time to take the style game a notch higher with jewellery trends that have the runways blazing!  2024 is all experimenting with these new style trends and letting your jewellery take centre stage! This year jewellery isn’t simply about accentuating a look or just following but about adapting that trend to express your

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MoU to Recognize Artisans, Goldsmiths as ‘Vishwakarmas’

New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) appointing GJEPC as implementing agency for Prime Minister PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The MoU was signed on 14th March in the august presence of Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education,

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