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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WGC Forecast for Gold Performance in 2018

London: In a recent piece titled ‘What to Expect for Gold in 2018’, John Reade, Chief Market Strategist for the World Gold Council (WGC), analyses market drivers for gold in the coming year. Financial Market Drivers in 2018: According to Reade, “monetary policy – and policymakers – will continue to be significant drivers of gold demand”. He explains that the

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5% VAT in UAE to Hurt India’s Exports: GJEPC

Mumbai: Starting January 1, the UAE (United Arab Emirates) will impose a 5% VAT on most goods and services, including rough and polished diamonds and gold. Now, Praveen Shankar Pandya, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) says that the tax will hurt gold jewelry exports from India as the UAE is one of the major buyers

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Nilesh Sheth is New President of IDCA

The Board of Directors of the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) is pleased to announce Nilesh Sheth of Nice Diamonds was elected as the new President of Association and Shailesh Jhalani of Prompt Gem Importers Inc. was elected for the Vice-President’s role at their meeting held on December 11. Joining the IDCA Board’s Executive Committee are Shrenil Bhansali of

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Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Bags New Award

Jaipur: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels was awarded as the ”Temple Jewellery of The Year’ for its intricate craftsmanship at JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Awards 2017, a platform which recognises and promotes talent and creativity of the most celebrated retail jewellery brands in the industry by felicitating them. The award was received by Mr. Atul Saraf, Director, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels at the

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India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms

Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem

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Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair

Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which

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Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs 

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own

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De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo

London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the

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