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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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ALROSA to Hold Auction of Special Size Rough
Moscow: ALROSA is planning to hold 30 international auctions for the sale of special size natural rough diamonds over 10.8 carats next year. Two auctions will be held in New York where ALROSA’s trade office will resume its full-scale operation. Five auctions will be held in the first quarter, 10 in second quarter, six in the third quarter, and nine
BrilliAnt diamond Show is Delayed
Antwerp: The BrilliAnt diamond show, formerly known as the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair, is being delayed to a later date, the organizers said. The ninth edition of the show was due to be held from January 28 to 30. The show’s website said that the new dates will be revealed soon. The show is held in three of Antwerp’s four
India’s G&J Exports Down 4.8% During April-Nov
Mumbai: Gems and jewellery exports saw a 4.8 per cent dip at USD 22.43 billion during April- November this year owing to demand slowdown in major markets, including the US. According to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data, exports stood at USD 23.56 billion in the same period last year. The labour-intensive sector contributes about 14 per
First Certified Blockchain-Based Diamond Exchange
New York: The diamond market has an estimated turnover of $80 billion per year, yet investor demand accounts for only 5% of that – the rest is consumer demand from the jewellery industry. Historically, diamonds have been a consistent store of value, just like gold and other precious metals, so why aren’t more investors looking at diamonds as an investment
CIBJO and Fairtrade International Sign MOU
Moscow, 23rd May: CIBJO and Fairtrade International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding according to which Fairtrade commits to working with CIBJO and its member organizations to improving certified Fairtrade gold supplies to the jewellery markets and members of CIBJO-associated organisations, and CIBJO commits to facilitating and encouraging its members to adopt and integrate fairtrade gold and metals into their
RBI Allows Private Agencies to Import Gold
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday eased tough gold import rules by permitting seven more private agencies to import the yellow metal. It is a measure that industry officials say could increase supplies and reduce premiums in the peak wedding season. Gold imports by India, the world’s No. 2 bullion consumer after China, could quickly rise from current
GJEPC Flays Surat Diamantaires on Bourse Plan
Mumbai, 22nd May: The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), of India has criticized the move by some diamantaires in Surat to shift their Mumbai operations to the proposed Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Surat, reports The Times of India. GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah said, “It is not the prerogative of 50 diamantaires to decide and win over others
India Raises Import Tariff Value of Gold, Silver
Mumbai: India has raised its import tariff value of gold and silver on Wednesday. Indian government has trimmed its import tariff value of gold from $421 per ten grams to $431 per 10 grams and silver from $644 per kilo gram to $ 646 per kilo gram, said the ministry of finance. Import tariff value is the base price on which
