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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JGA 2026 Opened in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Nearly 1,100 exhibitors from around 30 countries and regions have gathered at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre to showcase their latest collections to international buyers at Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) 2026, which runs until Sunday, June 21, 2026. Organised by Informa Markets Jewellery, Asia’s No.1 mid-year B2B jewellery buying destination brings together two co-located

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IFSCA Permits GJEPC RCMC Holders to Import Gold, Silver Through IIBX

Mumbai: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the unified regulator overseeing financial activities in GIFT City, has accepted key recommendations made by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), allowing holders of a valid Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to access bullion imports through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Under a revised circular issued on 15 June 2026, valid

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A Webinar on IIBX Gold Supply Mechanism

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IIBX, is organizing a webinar on “IIBX Gold Supply Mechanism for GJEPC Members and SEZ Units” on 19th June 2026 to provide insights into the gold procurement framework through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). The webinar is scheduled from 3 pm onwards. Mr. Ashok Kumar Gautam, MD

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Central Banks Set to Step up Gold Buying over the Next Year

London: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) annual Central Banks Gold Reserves Survey reveals that 89% of reserve managers expect global central bank gold holdings to continue increasing over the next 12 months. With gold recently overtaking US government bonds as the top reserve asset, the findings point to continued momentum in central bank demand for gold. That confidence is also

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Bharat Diamond Week Inaugurated in Mumbai

Mumbai: The third edition of Bharat Diamond Week (BDW) saw a flying start with an august inauguration at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in the august presence of Mr. Evgeny Agureev (Deputy CEO, Alrosa), Mr. Nanhai Yan (Vice President, Shanghai Diamond Exchange), Mr. Ashok Gajera (MD, Laxmi Diamond), Mr. Anoop Mehta (President-BDB), Mr. Mehul Shah (Vice-President- BDB) and Mr. Rajesh Bajaj

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PGI India Launches “Men of Platinum” Campaign

Mumbai: The need for a new definition of masculinity has never been felt more before. In the wake of various narratives through time ranging from archetypes of the alpha male, the provider, the strong & silent one, the ideal husband, the ideal son to the more recent narratives of the smooth achiever, toxic masculinity, gender equalization – it’s clear that

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GJC to Launch first B2B Jewellery Show in June 2020

Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body of the domestic Gems & Jewellery industry, presents its dream project – India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) 2020 – the first edition of its B2B expo in Mumbai from 25th – 29th June 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai. GJS 2020 will comprise top of the line manufacturers / wholesellers of

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David Kellie Appointed as CEO of the DPA

Mumbai: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) announced that Jean-Marc Lieberherr has decided to step down from his role as CEO at the end of his current contract period on 31 December 2019. David Kellie will join the organisation in December 2019, enabling a smooth transition of leadership. Jean-Marc has filled key leadership positions at the DPA since it was formed

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