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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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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Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board

Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond

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NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA

London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products

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Second edition of “TREASURES” in Lisbon

Lisbon: The second Edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium, will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s edition is “Crowns and Tiaras.” During the two-day colloquium, participants will enjoy presentations by a choice

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GJC Gets New Office in Mumbai

Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing over six lakh jewellers across India, marked another significant milestone in its journey with the inauguration of its new office at Trust House, Parel East, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, GJC has emerged as a leading national trade body advocating policy reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging responsible trade practices,

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3rd IGJS Concludes with Valuable Interactions

New Delhi: India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Mr. Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 3rd India Gold and Jewellery Summit (IGJS) 2019 in Delhi on 22nd November, assuring members of the industry from different parts of the country who had gathered for the two-day event, that the government will lend its full support to them to enable the industry

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Gemfields Partners with Fashion and Art Worlds

Miami: Gemfields is partnering with Whitewall to present ‘GEOCHROM’ by Sebastien Leon for this year’s Design Miami/ global design forum. The result is an artistic experience that will bring to life the inimitable beauty of responsibly sourced gems, celebrating the unique story within every gemstone. Sebastien Leon is a French Los Angeles-based artist and designer. Through his multi-disciplinary work, Sebastien brings

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KP Insists to Observe Caution about CAR Shipments

New Delhi: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting was held in New Delhi, India, on November 18 to 22, 2019. This notice addresses the implications of the agreement at the gathering by KP member countries to restructure the Operational Framework System created for the Central African Republic (CAR), while maintaining the current strict monitoring of exports. This is a provisional modification that

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First Round of Jury Concludes for Artisan Awards

Mumbai: Eminent jury comprising renowned fashion, design and jewellery experts recently completed the first Jury round for the 3rd Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2020 organised by Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in Mumbai. The theme Architectural Gems, the Artisan Awards 2020 looks at celebrating three key periods from different architectural eras – Art Deco, Islamic Arabesque and Neo-Futurism. The jury comprised of Interior Designer Ashiesh Shah,

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