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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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GJC Presented 8th National Jewellery Awards
Mumbai: The grand finale of the 8th edition of the country’s biggest and most eagerly awaited gems and jewellery awards were bigger and grander than ever before! All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), presented 36 National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2018 across 5 different categories in the presence of Mr. Anantha Padmanaban (Chairman and Convener, GJC), Mr. Shaankar Sen (Vice Chairman, GJC), Mr.
Forevermark Red Carpet Collection '19 by India
Mumbai: Since the time the De Beers’ diamond brand was launched, Forevermark diamonds have consistently graced the red carpets of all the most important events, worn by the most important celebrities. This year, 27 Indian retailers designed jewellery exclusively for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. “Inspired by the talent and strength of Hollywood’s leading women, the jewellery designs will be
WJA Unveils Designers of India Book
Mumbai: The Womes’s Jewelry Association (WJA) India, recently launched a coffee table book titled “Designers of India” during the inaugural ceremony of the 12th edition of IIJS SIGNATURE. The book was unveiled by the Guest of Honour, Dr Subodh Agarwal, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Government of Rajasthan. Also present on the occasion on the dais were Chairman GJEPC, Pramod Kumar
IIJS Signature and IGJME 2019 Inaugurated
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the Year’s buying season with the 12th edition of Signature IIJS and the 6th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) from 10-13 February 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Dr. Subodh Kumar Agarwal (Addn. Chief Secretary – Industry, Govt. of Rajasthan) and Mr. Pramod
KP Should Focus on Conflict-Torn Regions only
Shanghai: The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council (WDC) Edward Asscher, put a chill Tuesday on the movement to expand the scope of the Kimberley Process and so cover general human rights abuses, stating the trade body should focus exclusively on diamonds proceeding from conflict zones. Speaking at the Intercessional Meeting of the Kimberley Process in Shanghai, Asscher
DDE’s Peter Meeus Hits Back at PAC Claims
Dubai: Dubai Diamond Exchange Chairman Peter Meeus replied to what he called “serious allegations” made by Partnership Africa Canada about Dubai at the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting taking place in Shanghai. “First of all we were surprised to see that Mr. Martin quoted an FAFT (Financial Action Task Force) report on ML/TF (Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing) of 150 pages in
Israel Exchange to Create Code of Ethics
Ramat Gan: In what appears to be a ground-breaking move for a diamond bourse, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has begun moves to create a code of ethics by which its members would be expected to operate. At a meeting at the bourse, IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer and management members discussed the creation of such a code with Israeli experts
China’s Jewellery Sales Accounted for 41%
Beijing: Mainland China is a major jewellery consumer in the world. According to the recently released China Jewellery Industry Report, 2013-2016, last year jewellery sales in Chinese Mainland approximated $75.8 billion, which is equivalent to 41.2 % of the global consumption. In Mainland China, the gold jewelry consumption accounts for about 50% of the total jewellery consumption. In 2013, two
