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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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IIJS Icon Awards & Mega Lucky Draw on 21st March
Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya and IGJME Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru is set to begin from 21st – 23rd March 2026. This premier event is a unique convergence of the finest gems, jewelry, and machinery, bringing together industry leaders, innovative exhibitors, and global buyers under one roof. The
IDPL Unites Natural Diamond Community
Hong Kong: The third edition of the International Diamond Premier League (IDPL), a cricket tournamentcreated by and for the global natural diamond community, will take place in Hong Kong from 19–22 March 2026. Following earlier editions in Belgium and India, IDPL 3.0 will bring together leading diamantaires and industry partners from Belgium, India, and Hong Kong for four days of
De Beers Partners with Cricketer Abhishek Sharma
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company has announced its association with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma to celebrate natural diamonds in India, bringing together two forces defined by character, authenticity and enduring excellence. Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Indian cricket, known for his fearless style of play and strong personal identity. His
Risk of Deception while Buying Diamond Jewellery
Antwerp: During a public event today at Antwerpen-Centraal railway station, the diamond industry body Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) raised awareness among passers-by about the risk of deception by jewelers when purchasing diamond jewelry. A lack of consumer knowledge about the difference between natural and synthetic diamonds makes them vulnerable to malpractice. During the initiative, passers-by could have their diamond
GJC Postpones India Gem & Jewellery Show
Mumbai: The India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) which was scheduled to be orgnaized between 25th and 29th June, 2020 by the All India Gem and Jewellery Council (GJC) in Mumbai has been postponed due to wide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to the exhibitors and visitors, signed by the GJC chairman Mr. Anantha Padmanabhan and
Huge Potential for Gold Jewellery in India: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) ‘Retail Gold Insights: India Jewellery’ report highlighted that 37% of Indian women have never bought gold jewellery in the past but would consider buying it in the future, presenting a significant potential audience for retail jewellers to capture. 60% of Indian women already own gold jewellery; it is the second most popular item among ‘fashion and
'Get Diamonds' Takes the Industry by Storm
Antwerp: Just a month and a half after the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) acquired the digital trading platform Get Diamonds from the Israel Diamond Institute, the platform has grown to become the world’s largest B2B diamond digital marketplace. Today the number of diamonds listed is over 1,200,000, with total value of over $5.5 billion, and the WFDB is
Israel Diamond Industry Gets back to Business
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange opened its Trading Floor once again on Sunday May 24, 2020 and declared a return to “normal” activity after being closed for two months due to a lockdown being declared by the Government. However, the Exchange said that from now on, the trading floor “will operate under a new format, in compliance with government
