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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GJC Seeks Pro Consumer Initiatives in Budget

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has sought reduction in Import Duty on Gold as per of its pre-Union Budget recommendations. GJC Chairman and delegation submitted the pre-Budget recommendations to the Hon. Union Finance Minister. The indigenous Gem & Jewellery industry is predominantly hand crafted and labour intensive. Over 1 crore skilled labour force is engaged in

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De Beers' Cycle 5 Sales Drop

De Beers Group’s Cycle 5 2019 (provisional) rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) amounted to US$ 390 million, the lowest for the past 18 months. While Cycle 4 2019 rough diamond sales (actual) amounted to US$ 416 million; sales for Cycle 5 2018 (actual) stood at US$ 581 million. Hence, the latest sale represents a drop of almost

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PNG Jewellers Partners with Forevermark Diamonds

Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, a brand that embodies values, trust, and who are strong believers of innovation have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, to retail Forevermark diamonds across all their stores in India. Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds, while PNG Jewellers is known for its high standards of precision and quality in crafting their diamond jewellery. The synergy

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Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Gets Double Distinction

Mumbai: Headquartered in Gorakhpur, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels, known as one of the most progressive brands in the market since 1940 gets recognized as the “Transformational Brand of the Year at World Consulting and Research Corporation’s Awards (WCRCInt. wards 2019) on 24th & 25th June 2019 at House of Lords, Westminster, British Parliament London. On behalf of the brand, the award was received by Mr. Atul Saraf, Mr. Anoop Saraf,

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Surat to Set Diamond Bourse in 2 Lakh Sq. Yards

Surat: Surat, known as a hub for processing of rough diamond is readying itself to set up a world class diamond bourse having trading facilities which will integrate processing and house all those interested in diamond business at one place, reports The Times of India. The proposed bourse may be of the size of the one existing in Mumbai. Mumbai’s

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EGL Uncovers 4 Synthetics in Parcel of 20 Stones

Ramat Gan: In an unusual case, EGL International in Israel said it has discovered four synthetic diamonds in a parcel of 20 stones submitted by a long-time client, reports idexonline.com. The lab-grown diamonds were uncovered in the first phase of testing using FTIR infrared spectroscopy, said EGL International Managing Partner and CEO, Guy D. Benhamou, who added that the diamonds

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Bitcoin Growing in Adoption

New York: The cyber currency bitcoin is seeing increasing adoption, said a May 31 panel on “Bitcoin and the Jewelry Industry: What You Need to Know.” “In terms of the world’s economic system, bitcoin is doing small numbers,” said the panel’s moderator Verichannel CEO Jacques Voorhees, whose son works for a bitcoin company. “But the adoption rate is soaring.” Some

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Fresh Diamond Looting Spree in Marange

Harare: Observers have reported a fresh diamond looting spree, with security and army chiefs said to be working hand in glove with senior mining companies’ staff in the scam. Reports said the swindle is being spurred on by panic among mining staff members who are not sure of their fate following a government announcement that it will streamline diamond mining

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