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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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ALROSA Exits from NDC and RJC
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has received ALROSA’s decision to suspend its membership. In suspending its membership, ALROSA has stepped down from the Board and will cease all financial contributions. In a statement the NDC said, “NDC is global organization whose members’ operations span six continents and more than a dozen countries including Canada,
PGI Reports 40% Growth in Jewellery Sales
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India witnessed a strong fourth quarter – October – December 2021, for platinum jewellery purchases post the second wave of the pandemic, according to the Platinum Jewellery Business Review Q4 2021. The key strategic retailers saw a robust growth of 35-40% in sales volume as compared to Q4 2020, based on the data announced by
JGT Marks Dubai Debut as Premier Sourcing Event
Dubai: Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) has hit its stride as one of the industry’s top B2B sourcing destinations following its three-day run at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), show organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) announced. The inaugural edition was held from 22 to 24 February. Fuelled by the excitement of in-person product
Indian Industry Bids Warm Farewell to Stephen Lussier
Mumbai: De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, Stephen Lussier’s contribution to marketing diamonds has been unparalleled and immense. GJEPC along with De Beers celebrated the life and times of the legendary Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, who will step down on 1st April, 2022 after a 37-year
41st IIJS Premiere Inaugurated at JWCC
Mumbai: The biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the 41st edition, is the biggest-ever edition of the famous gem & jewellery B2B trade show organised by India’s apex trade body,The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme, IIJS 2025 is eyeing big business generation of billions of dollars in exports with several policy initiatives such as the recently
The Platinum BSM Sparks Fresh Thinking
Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India recently concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) on a high note in Kochi, bringing together leading industry voices right from key manufacturers to major jewellery retail partners from across the country. The event hosted at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi, brought together 60 retailers & 14 manufacturers, making it one
Tabu Inaugurates Kalyan Jewellers’ Showroom in Mumbai
Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers yesterday launched its all-new showroom at Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai. Bollywood Actor Tabu inaugurated the showroom, which features an extensive range of designs from various collections of Kalyan Jewellers. Addressing the crowd, Tabu said, “I am delighted to be here today for the inauguration of the new Kalyan Jewellers showroom. It is a privilege to represent Kalyan Jewellers,
The ‘Game-Changer Move’ for India’s G&J Sector
Mumbai: India and the United Kingdom formalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday after years of negotiations. Officially titled the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the deal is designed to significantly enhance bilateral trade and investment, with both nations aiming to double trade volume from the current $56 billion to over $100 billion by 2030. The CETA
