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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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7th National Jewellery Awards on 28th July
Mumbai: The 7th National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2017 organized by All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) will be held on 28th July, 2017, in Mumbai, showcasing and recognizing the talent and craftsmanship of the artisans in the gems and jewellery industry. Known for its stand for craft, inspiration, passion, devotion and motivation for the industry, NJA under the
SDiX to Run Trials of First Blockchain Verification
Singapore: Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX), which was the world’s first commodity exchange in physically settled diamonds, in partnership with Kynetix, the physical commodity digitisation expert, and Everledger, supplier of blockchain and distributed ledger infrastructure, will soon complete the first part of a “Proof-Of-Concept of a blockchain-based authentication and secure record-keeping service for trading diamonds on a global commodity exchange”,
Platinum Collections for Father’s Day
Mumbai: Father’s Day is celebrated to pay reverence to that special man in your life you hold closest to your heart. There is no other relationship quite like the one you have with your father, and what’s better than gifting that special man in your life a gift of rare platinum. Platinum’s innate strength and enduring qualities resonates with that
47 Israeli Companies Taking Part in HK Fair
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) will host 47 companies this year in its diamond pavilion at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which will take place from June 22 – 25, 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. In addition, 6 Israeli companies will be exhibiting in other locations throughout the
De Beers Reports Lower Q3 Output
London: De Beers reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance at Orapa, in Botswana, and a slowdown at Venetia, in South Africa, ahead of a planned two-year production pause. Operational Performance: De Beers notes that rough diamond production was 11% lower at 6.8
New FEMA Guidelines to Exporters Explained
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IndusInd Bank, organized a webinar on 16 October 2026 to explain the revised Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines and their implications for the gem and jewellery trade. Prakash Kumar Rath, Head – Gems, Jewellery and Diamond Division, IndusInd Bank, addressed key changes under the revised framework, which
India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
GJEPC Partners with The Leela: Offers Benefits to Members
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has entered into a strategic alliance with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to provide exclusive hospitality benefits to its members, marking the Council’s first partnership with a hotel group. The association is designed to support members’ business and personal travel needs, offering special pricing, room upgrades, hotel credits, dining and
