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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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Platinum Season of Love Begins from 17th April
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced the launch of Platinum Season of Love 2026, its signature nationwide retail activation set to run from 17th April to 31st May 2026 across jewellery stores in India. A key strategic initiative in PGI India’s annual calendar, the programme is designed to drive consumer demand and retail momentum for platinum jewellery across
Edward Asscher Announces Candidacy for VC of the RJC
Amsterdam: Edward Asscher, the incumbent Vice Chair of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), announced that he will run for another term in the position. In a letter to the RJC membership, he noted that the diamond, gem, and jewellery industry would be facing greater commercial challenges than ever before. “After serving four years as Vice Chair, I continue to argue
Industry Expectations on Akshay Tritiya Sales
Mumbai: Akshay Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar to buy gold, symbolizing lasting prosperity and wealth. Gold prices have risen significantly (nearly 60% up from last year) with 24K hovering around ₹1,55,570 per 10g in mid-April 2026. Digital gold, coins, and jewelry are popular purchasing options. Despite high prices, demand remains high as gold
India’s G&J Exports Grew During April’25 & Mar’26
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports for the financial year April 2025 – March 2026 stood at ₹2,44,827.26 crore, registering a growth of 0.93% in rupee terms compared to ₹2,42,559.39 crore in the previous financial year. In dollar terms, exports were recorded at US$ 27.72 billion, reflecting a moderate decline of 3.32% year-on-year. The performance comes amid a year marked by geopolitical
Need to change Tactics for Next Consumer Gen.
Vicenza: Arguably the most substantial reconsideration in recent decades of the way in which diamond jewellery should promoted and sold was the focus of a seminar held September 4, 2016, the second day of the VICENZAORO September trade fair in Vicenza, Italy. Entitled “The Challenge of Marketing to Millennials: The Next Great Consumer Generation,” the event was co-organized by CIBJO
Indian Govt. to Set up Gem Certifying Labs
New Delhi: To weed out fakes precious gemstones, the government has begun a process similar to hallmarking of gold which it says will help reinforce consumer confidence in Indian gems and jewellery industry, reports The Economic Times. With no regulation for testing and certifying coloured gemstones and increasing proliferation of online jewellery stores, the commerce department along with industry and
Hennig to Offer Polished Tender in Israel
Ramat Gan: I. Hennig Tenders will be tendering a large selection of polished diamonds in collaboration with the Israel Diamond Exchange’s new International Tender Center at its upcoming Polished Diamond Tender. The Tender will offer a wide range of both parcels and single stones in all shapes, qualities and sizes. The Tender will be held in Israel from September 25th
JCK Las Vegas 2017 Shows Rescheduled
Las Vegas: The JCK and LUXURY shows will have their dates changed for the 2017 editions to enable Jewish exhibitors and visitors to observe the holiday of Shavuot. The festival is observed by several hundred of JCK’s and LUXURY’s customers. LUXURY will open on June 2 and continue through the weekend, while the JCK show opens on June 5 and
