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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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2nd Virtual IGCM Explores Opportunities with Colombia
Mumbai: After the successful India Global Connect meet with the UK, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised the second edition of the India Global Connect Meet (IGCM) with Colombia on 28th October. His Excellency Sanjiv Ranjan, Ambassador of India to Colombia; Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, MOCI; Mr. Jaime Mantilla, Executive President of the Colombia India Chamber of Commerce
GTL, Jaipur Recalibrates to Offer World-Class Services
Jaipur: The Gem Testing Laboratory (GTL), Jaipur being operated by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for 48 years at Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan, M.I. Road has taken a leap, turning into a world-class laboratory, with infrastructure at par with most of the internationally established and renowned gemmological laboratories. The laboratory is now housed in a sprawling 10,000 sq
India’s Gold Jewellery Demand Halves in Q3: WGC
Mumbai: India’s total gold demand in Q3 2020 was down 30% to 86.6 tonnes year-on-year, which underscores the likelihood that the country may register its lowest annual gold consumption on record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Third-quarter demand was nonetheless 35% higher than Q2 2020 partially due to easing of lock down and some low prices in August
KGK Group Won 2 Meritorious Titles at JNA Awards
Hong Kong: KGK Group has won two meritorious titles at the recently held JNA Awards 2020. “We are delighted to have a long-standing association with the JNA Awards. This initiative gives us a valuable opportunity to connect ourselves with various industry partners and associates that demonstrate innovation, creativity, outstanding leadership, sustainability and best business practices.” states Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman,
Roadmap for Gold Innovation & Global Reach
Mumbai: Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s (WGC) London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, with a clear focus on advancing gold jewellery innovation through design, technology and new product concepts. The visit explored collaboration on talent development alongside innovation-led initiatives, with the delegation also interacting with students exhibiting
Programme of 41st WDC Available on Website
Singapore: The Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress (WDC), to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced that the full programme of the three-day event is now available and can be viewed in full on the dedicated Congress website. While the Congress panels for the joint WFDB and IDMA sessions were published earlier, the full programme now
Platinum Season of Love Begins from 17th April
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced the launch of Platinum Season of Love 2026, its signature nationwide retail activation set to run from 17th April to 31st May 2026 across jewellery stores in India. A key strategic initiative in PGI India’s annual calendar, the programme is designed to drive consumer demand and retail momentum for platinum jewellery across
Edward Asscher Announces Candidacy for VC of the RJC
Amsterdam: Edward Asscher, the incumbent Vice Chair of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), announced that he will run for another term in the position. In a letter to the RJC membership, he noted that the diamond, gem, and jewellery industry would be facing greater commercial challenges than ever before. “After serving four years as Vice Chair, I continue to argue
