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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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Govt. Allows Interstate Transport of Goods
Mumbai: The Government of India has issued an addendum to its order of March 24 regarding exemptions relating to essential commodities and services during the 21-day lockdown of the country, and is now permitting interstate movement of goods/cargo for inland and exports. In a letter sent out to members, the GJEPC writes, “MHA has further issued an addendum No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A)
GJEPC Donates Rs. 50 Crore for Workers' Welfare
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) , the apex body of the Gem and Jewellery industry in India, has contributed Rs. 50 Crore from its own reserves to help the needy workers of the industry impacted by Covid-19. The Fund allocated by GJEPC will also be utilized to support the Government in undertaking several initiatives to fight the current
WFDB to Launch a Diamond Trading Platform
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses today announced that it has decided to create a World Federation Diamond Trading Platform. The process of creation is on and the cross-bourse trading platform will be launched in due course. “The brand-new, state-of-the-art, trading platform, which will be available for use by all members of all bourses, is being created specially keeping
GJEPC Welcomes Relief Measures Declared by Govt.
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the relief measures in the financial year end related operational measures announced by Hon. Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman. Mr. Colin Shah, Vice Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), said, “We welcome the relief in the financial year end related operational measures as these will give some relief
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
