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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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Covid-19 Boosts Demand For Gold Loans in India: WGC
Mumbai: Households and small businesses in India have preferred to pledge gold as collateral to meet financing needs rather than selling it outright during the Covid pandemic, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a market update titled ‘Gold loans help India weather the Covid-19 storm’. Demand for gold loans, both through banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has grown
De Beers Report Explores Opportunity in New Normal
Mumbai: De Beers Group yesterday released its 2020 Diamond Insight Report, collating key findings from the company’s consumer research undertaken during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlighting new and accelerated trends as consumers adapt to a new normal. Based on the outcomes of monthly sentiment surveys with US consumers from March to August, three clear findings emerged: consumers are adapting to the new
2nd VBSM For Coloured Gemstones Inaugurated
Mumbai: Encouraged by the previous three Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM) on diamonds, gold jewellery and emeralds, which were hugely successful, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the fourth Virtual Buyer-Seller Meet (VBSM) for Coloured Gemstones (other than emeralds) on 9th November, 2020. A total of 10 exhibitors, eight from Jaipur and two from Delhi, are participating
International Jewellery & Diamond Conference
Antwerp: The International Jewellery & Diamond Conference 2020 – Guangzhou was jointly organized by Guangzhou Diamond Exchange and Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange under the guidance of Panyu District People’s Government, Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, China Gold Association, and Guangdong Exchange Holding Group, with support from Shanghai Diamond Exchange and Jewellery Industry Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao
Gaetano Cavalieri Awarded 2nd Highest Rank in Italian Knighthood Order
Milan: CIBJO President Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri has been named a Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer), the second-highest rank within the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the most senior knighthood order of merit in the Italian Republic. Established in 1951, the order recognizes accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for
Zen Diamond Opens New Store in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Zen Diamond, the globally acclaimed fine jewellery brand with a presence across more than 450 stores worldwide, continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its new store at Lake Shore Mall, Hyderabad. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Chandigarh with one store
World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC).
