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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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Atul Saraf Receives Purvanchal Icon Awards
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh’s leading jewellery chain Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Director Mr. Atul Saraf received Icon of the Year Award at Purvanchal Icon Awards by actor Govinda during the Purvanchal Icon Awards event held in Gorakhpur. Aisshpra Gems & Jewels has emerged as one of the credible and renowned jewellery houses of Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Mr. Atul
GJEPC Once Again Demands Reduction in Gold Duty
GJEPC Sends Budgetory Demands to the Govt. Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present budgetary proposals in the Parliament on the 1st February, 2020. The country’s Gem & Jewellery sector as been demanding some incentives and has sent a list of its demands to the Finance Minister. Mr. Pramod Agrawal, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery
HRD Antwerp Announces New CEO
InAntwerp: After a long period of uncertainty, HRD Antwerp is looking to the future with a new and ambitious CEO. Ellen Joncheere, formerly the General Manager at Fremach, will be the new CEO at HRD Antwerp as of January 20th. The current interim CEO, Michel Janssens, will be retiring next summer. Ellen has worked in a wide range of other
Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Con. from May 15
Vancouver: The organisers of the Sixth Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference, to take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from May 15-17, have announced the top-level speakers taking part in the event. The overall theme of the 2020 conference will be ‘Valuation and Marketing Of Diamonds And Gems’, and the gathering will also feature seven parallel workshops. The conference has grown in
Let this Rakshababdhan Shine Brighter with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been a celebration of the quirks, chaos, shared memories and quiet strength that define sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to express love, create new memories and celebrate the bond that grows stronger with time. As gifting becomes more personal and thoughtful, platinum jewellery is emerging as a distinctive choice for
GJEPC Webinar Explores Niryat Protsahan Support Under Export Promotion Mission
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a webinar recently to familiarize exporters with ‘Niryat Protsahan’ schemes under the Government of India’s Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a focus on affordable finance, e-commerce exports and market diversification. The session featured Ms. Trupti Mhatre, General Manager, Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank); Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
Okavango Diamond Co. Appoints Yoram Dvash as Chairperson
Gaborone: Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond marketing firm, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has appointed former World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash as chairperson of its board of directors. Dvash succeeds Gape Kaboyakgosi, who stepped down in November after leading the board for five years. Dvash brings deep industry leadership to the role, having headed the WFDB from 2020
Qatar Diamond Exchange Signs Strategic MoUs
The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Diamond Exchange of Singapore, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange and the Tokyo Diamond Exchange during the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore. The agreements reflect QDE’s strategic focus on developing closer relationships with established diamond markets across Asia and creating new opportunities for trade and cooperation between Qatar
