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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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GJC Postpones India Gem & Jewellery Show
Mumbai: The India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) which was scheduled to be orgnaized between 25th and 29th June, 2020 by the All India Gem and Jewellery Council (GJC) in Mumbai has been postponed due to wide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to the exhibitors and visitors, signed by the GJC chairman Mr. Anantha Padmanabhan and
Huge Potential for Gold Jewellery in India: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) ‘Retail Gold Insights: India Jewellery’ report highlighted that 37% of Indian women have never bought gold jewellery in the past but would consider buying it in the future, presenting a significant potential audience for retail jewellers to capture. 60% of Indian women already own gold jewellery; it is the second most popular item among ‘fashion and
'Get Diamonds' Takes the Industry by Storm
Antwerp: Just a month and a half after the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) acquired the digital trading platform Get Diamonds from the Israel Diamond Institute, the platform has grown to become the world’s largest B2B diamond digital marketplace. Today the number of diamonds listed is over 1,200,000, with total value of over $5.5 billion, and the WFDB is
Israel Diamond Industry Gets back to Business
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange opened its Trading Floor once again on Sunday May 24, 2020 and declared a return to “normal” activity after being closed for two months due to a lockdown being declared by the Government. However, the Exchange said that from now on, the trading floor “will operate under a new format, in compliance with government
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at WDC
Singapore: The 41st World Diamond Congress will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Pritesh Patel, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), marking one of his first major public appearances in the role on the global stage. Patel steps into the position at a pivotal moment for GIA and the broader diamond trade. Moderated
Booths Allotted to the IIJS Premiere 2026 Exhibitors
Mumbai: In a single day, 34,000+ booths were successfully allotted to 1,800+ companies, turning booth allocation into a celebration of excitement, anticipation, and new beginnings. Exhibitors now know their place on the grand stage and are eagerly counting down to the biggest B2B jewellery gathering of the year. Excitement filled the air as exhibitors found out their booth locations and
Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at SEEPZ-SEZ Inaugurated
Mumbai: India’s Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Mr. Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre (CEIFC) at SDF-VIII in SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, on 19 June 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening trade facilitation within the export zone. The inauguration was hosted by Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ. Senior officials present included Mr. Mayur
