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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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HK Shows Postponed Amid Corona Virus Fears
Hong Kong: As fears over the spread of the corona virus mount, show organizers in Hong Kong have announced that some upcoming events have been postponed. The Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) has moved the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2020 (originally scheduled for March 2-6) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
GJEPC Seeks Roll Back of Duty Proposed in Budget
Mumbai: The Finance Minister in her Union Budget for fiscal year 2020-21 presented a gamut of initiatives, which cheered the entire gems and jewellery industry in the country. The government proposed to reduce the import duty on platinum from existing 12.5 percent to now 7.5 percent. Also, the proposal for establishing a bullion exchange at GIFT City is an encouraging move to attract international bullion
De Beers Cycle 1, 2020 Sales Go Slightly Up
Gaborone: Rough diamond sales in De Beers’ first sales cycle of 2020 were up compared with the same period last year. The diamond miner said provisional rough sales at sightholder sales and auctions during Cycle 1 hit $545 million. This is an increase when compared with the $500 million in the first sales cycle of 2019. It’s also an uptick
Ground-Breaking Ceremony of CFC at Bow Bazar
Kolkata: Ground-breaking ceremony of Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Bow Bazar in Kolkata was held yesterday in the presence of Mrs. Rupa Dutta (Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India), Mr. Senthil Nathan (Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India), Mr. Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Prakash Pincha, Regional Chairman, Kolkata, GJEPC, along with
Thangamayil Jewellery, Receives IAGES Accreditation
Madurai: Gold buyers in Tamil Nadu can now purchase their favourite precious metal with complete trust and transparency from Thangamayil Jewellery Limited (TMJL), one of the most recognized chain of jewellery stores in the state. TMJL has officially received its IAGES accreditation, further cementing its commitment to serve its consumers in the most ethical, responsible and sustainable manner. The Indian
Russia to Levy 8% Duty on Rough from Sep.
Moscow: The Russian government has announced that it will impose an 8% export duty on rough diamonds weighing between 0.45 carats and 10.8 carats, as well as on special-size diamonds exceeding 10.8 carats, effective September 1, 2026. The new duty will apply to rough diamonds in weight categories that are considered economically viable for domestic cutting and polishing. Russia had
GJEPC Urges Simpler Path to Gold Monetization
Mumbai: India’s gold monetization efforts must focus on simplicity, trust and convenience if the country is to unlock the vast stock of idle household gold, said Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a panel discussion at the ‘India’s Gold Revolution: Monetization, Tokenization & Financial Transformation’ seminar organized by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce &
GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
