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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1st India Rough Gemstones Show in Jaipur from 8 Jan

Mumbai: Miners and traders in rough gemstones from Afghanistan, Canada, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Madagascar, Tanzania, Thailand and Zambia are among the 25 international companies part in  the first-ever B2B trade show exclusively for Rough Gemstones being organized by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at Hotel Marriott in Jaipur from January 8-10, 2018. With a number of suppliers

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EU Takes over Chairmanship of Kimberley Process

The European Union (EU) has taken over as chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) as of today under the leadership of High Representative Vice President Federica Mogherini. The EU was vice-chair last year when Australia headed the body. India is the vice-chair this year and will chair the organization in 2019. Mogherini said, “For the European Union, the Kimberley Process

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Preferred Mfr of India Meet in Pune from 8th Jan

Pune: In the New Year, the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) presents the bigger and better avatar of its eagerly awaited business networking event – The Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) in Pune from 8th to 10th January 2018 at the J W Marriott Hotel. GJF’s popular B2B marketing platform is one of the most exclusive jewellery

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ALROSA Has Formed List of Long-Term Clients

Moscow: ALROSA has formed a long-term client list for the new contract period of 2018-2020. The company’s long-term clients will take part in the first trading session on January 15 to 19 in the coming year. The complete list of clients will be published on ALROSA’s trading website. Long-term contracts are the mainstay of the marketing policy pursued by ALROSA,

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Global Certificate in LGD Technology Launched

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) and the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent LGD) at IIT Madras have commenced the first batch of their Global Certificate in Lab Grown Diamond Technology, with 23 participants. Classes began on 21 October 2026, following a virtual inauguration on 19 October. The inaugural batch includes entrepreneurs, manufacturers, representatives of

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GJEPC Participates in Haryana Workshop on Leveraging FTAs for Export Growth

Gurugram: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the State-Level Workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme’, organized by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram, on 3 November 2026. The workshop, held under the theme ‘Translating India’s Free Trade

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IAGES New Film Moves ‘PehlaCheckIAGES’ from Awareness to Habit

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) is empowering gold buyers this festive season to make informed purchases by amplifying awareness about its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign through engaging ad film created to build assurance and trust among buyers. Since its launch in December 2025, the ‘Before you buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES’ campaign has urged consumers through diverse outdoor advertising

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Divine Solitaires Announces Special Festive Offers

Mumbai: Divine Solitaires, India’s leading natural diamond solitaires brand, is offering special Dhanteras benefits on its Diamond Coins from 26 October to 6 November 2026. The offer includes an assured gift with every eligible purchase, a lucky draw with 100% cashback vouchers for 10 customers, and price protection. Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to welcome prosperity and good fortune,

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