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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GJEPC Welcomes GST Rate Rationalisation for CPDs

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the government’s decision for rationalising the GST rates on cut and polished diamonds (CPDs) to 1.5 percent saying it will help resolve the industry’s issue on input tax credit (ITC). GST Council, in its 47th meeting held on 28th and  29th June 2022, has come up with revisions in

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WDC President Notes Positive Shift to Reforming the KP

Kasane: Speaking on June 24, 2022, during the closing session of the 2022 Kimberley Process Intersessional in the town of Kasane, Botswana, WDC President Edward Asscher noted a positive shift in the readiness of members to reforming the KP. “This year, throughout our engagements with many government participants here in Kasane, there seems to be strong support for further reforms,

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Get Diamonds Online Tenders Introduces New Features

Antwerp: The next online tender, on June 29, will offer up to 700 diamonds and will have two exclusive categories: “new on the market” stones that have never appeared on any online listing, and diamonds that are marked “special price” by suppliers offered at unprecedented prices. The new features are in addition to free shipping and zero commission on all

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David Gotlib is New President of AWDC

Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing Antwerp’s 1600 diamond companies and service providers, has appointed David Gotlib as its new President, replacing outgoing President Chaim Pluczenik. The Board also appointed Sahag Arslanian and Amish Jain as Vice Presidents. David Gotlib, born and bred in the family business, is a third generation diamantaire, leading one of

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Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere

Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from

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GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event

Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul

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KISNA Opens Showroom in Borivali, Mumbai

Mumbai: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, proudly announces the grand opening of its 82nd exclusive showroom at Sky City Mall, F-02, First Floor, Devipada, Western Express Highway, Borivali. This milestone reinforces KISNA’s commitment to making luxury diamond and gold jewellery more accessible across India, furthering its vision of ‘Har Ghar KISNA.’The prestigious launch event

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David Kellie to Step Down from NDC Post

Mumbai: Mr. David Kellie has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) by the end of 2025. He has expressed his decision in a post on the Linkedin. The post says, “Following the successful signing of the Luanda Accord committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural

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