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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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India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo
London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the
Gemfields is Sponsors of 2016 Gem-A Conference
London: Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has announced that leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, Gemfields, has signed up as Silver Sponsor of the Gem-A Conference and as exclusive Ruby Sponsor of Gem-A’s annual Graduation Ceremony and Presentation of Awards — a prestigious new sponsorship package created exclusively for the London-based company. Gemfields, who also own Fabergé,
Rio Tinto, Chow Tai Fook Partner JNA Awards 2017
Hong Kong: Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group continue to lead the JNA Awards for the sixth consecutive year as Headline Partners of the highly anticipated event in the jewellery and gemstone industry. The partner renewal signing ceremony took place during the Awards gala dinner on 14 September and was attended by more than 500 industry luminaries
Indian Gold Coin Now Available at Seven Banks
Mumbai: In the run-up to Diwali, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Andhra Bank has partnered with MMTC and joined the existing league of banks retailing the Indian Gold Coin across the country. The Indian Gold Coin is available in denominations of 5 and 10 gm coin and 20 gm bar. The coins are currently available at MMTC outlets across India,
KP Meeting Has Critical Issues to Discuss: WFDB
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) says the upcoming Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from November 13-17 will have important issues on its agenda. The KPCS continues to play a critical role in curbing trade in conflict diamonds and the WFDB’s membership is fully committed to the organisation’s
