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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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India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo Inaugurated
Mumbai: Mr. Manoj Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Dept. Commerce, MoC&I, Govt of India, Mr. Shailesh Sangani (Convenor, Promotions, Marketing and Business Development Sub-Committee, GJEPC) Mr. Saunak Parikh (Convener – National Exhibitions Sub-committee, GJEPC) inaugurated today the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on in Mumbai. India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo
34th Edition of IIJS Opens in Mumbai
Mumbai: The 34th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), now positioned as IIJS Premiere, was inaugurated this morning at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East (Mumbai) by Mr Manoj Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Dept. Commerce, MoC&I, Govt of India and Mr. Alan Chirgwin, VP, Sales and Marketing, Rio Tinto in the presence of Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, and Russell Mehta
Glittering “Prelude to IIJS 2017” Presented
Mumbai: In a new move, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a special show on the eve of the IIJS this year dubbed “Prelude to IIJS 2017”. The event, along the lines of fashion shows by couturiers, showcased the stunning designs of 15 companies. The jewellery presented ranged from traditional, bridal gold adornments, to scintillating jadau and
A Unique Tribute to Mother Teresa by Laksh Pahuja
Mumbai: India’s globally renowned jewellery designer Mr. Laksh Pahuja has crafted a unique piece of jewellery to pay tribute to Saint Mother Teresa. Mr. Sanjay Kothari, the former chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) unveiled the piece today at the 34th India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in presence of select industry leaders and media persons. Highly
Unlocking Digital Gold’s US$ 700bn Opportunity
Las Vegas: The digital gold market, worth US$45–55bn today, could unlock up to US$700bn in latent demand, according to new research from World Gold Council (WGC) and Boston Consulting Group. The report points to substantial untapped appetite among retail investors, with nearly nine in ten surveyed saying they would consider digital gold under the right conditions. The US$700bn opportunity represents
Construction of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai Begins
Navi Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday marked a historic milestone in the development of India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM) with the commencement of construction at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The ceremony marks the transition of this long-cherished industry vision into the construction phase, bringing India’s ambition to establish a world-class, integrated jewellery manufacturing hub a significant
Qatar Diamond Exchange Broadens Asian Presence
Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China (DFHK), establishing a strategic partnership between the two organizations. The agreement was formalized in Hong Kong by Ghanim Al-Saadi, Director of the Qatar Diamond Exchange, and Lawrence Ma, President of DFHK. Founded in 2000, DFHK represents Hong Kong’s diamond
Diamonds for Development Fund Receives Initial Funding
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group yesterday announced that De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of BWP1 billion to the Diamond for Development Fund, marking a major milestone in the progress of the Fund and its mandate to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification. The disbursement follows the establishment of the Fund’s governance
