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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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IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM
Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
Suresh Hathiramani Elected as Chairman of WDHB
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Suresh Hathiramani as Chairman and Mr. Alex Popov as Vice-Chairman, of the Selection Committee of the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL). A Historic Initiative for the Diamond Industry: The World Diamond Heritage List is an initiative designed to identify and document the 100 diamonds that have shaped
Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Increased by 20% in Q1
Antwerp: According to figures from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the total volume of diamonds traded in Antwerp increased by nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The import of rough diamonds in particular saw strong growth, with a 35.7% increase in volume. In terms of total trade value, the trading
NDT Produces Record-Breaking Synthetic Blue
Moscow: Russian company New Diamond Technology (NDT) announced it has produced a new blue diamond that it calls the world’s largest lab-grown blue diamond, more than twice the size of its prior notable blue stone, reports JCK. The “world’s largest lab-grown blue diamond” is a 10.07 ct. fancy deep blue SI Asscher cut. Its IGI grading report can be seen
Reena Ahluwalia Collaborates with Aaron Shum
Hong Kong: Canadian jewellery designer and painter Ms. Reena Ahluwalia has collaborated with Hong Kong-based Aaron Shum Jewelry, which headlines its brand with its patented Coronet diamond-set jewellery, to unveil a painting of a Coronet piece on September 15 at the Hong Kong Jewellery show. Aaron Shum is delighted to collaborate with acclaimed jewelry designer and diamond painter Reena Ahluwalia
Somnath Trust to Deposit 6 Kg. Gold under GMS
New Delhi: The Somnath Trust, which met here on Saturday, decided to deposit about 6 kg. gold under the government’s Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), reports Financial Express. “Glad that Somnath Trust decided to deposit about 6 kg gold under Gold Monetization Scheme of Government of India,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended the meeting, tweeted. The Board of Trustees met
Platinum Deficit to Widen This Year
Johannesburg: Declining investment by platinum producers in South Africa, the world’s largest supplier, has begun to weigh on supply of the metal used for investment as well as jewellery and autocatalytic converters, new data shows. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) recently released data that showed show a market deficit of 520 000 ounces for 2016, from 455 000 ounces
