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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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

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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

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Jewellery Should be a Symbol of Sustainability

Milan: The jewellery industry’s challenge in coming years will be to position itself as a model of sustainable development, thereby appealing to a new generation of consumers, said CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri, speaking at the 16th Paris Gemmological Rendez-Vous on June 12. The event was hosted by the Association Française de Gemmologie and chaired by its president, Didier Giard. One

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Chinese Firm Interested in Buying Gemfields

Beijing: China’s Fosun conglomerate has put in a rival bid to take over Gemfields, following an earlier offer by the colored-gemstone miner’s largest shareholder. Fosun Gold, a subsidiary of the Shanghai-based holding company, has proposed to buy Gemfields for $0.52 (GBP 0.409) per share, representing a 15.1% premium over the miner’s closing share price on Tuesday. The initial offer is

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Empower Africa to Host 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission

Freetown (Sierra Leone): Empower Africa will welcome an international delegation of diamond and jewelry professionals to Sierra Leone for the 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission, October 11–16, 2026, reconnecting the global diamond industry with the people and communities at the source of the natural diamond supply chain. The six-day mission will bring together diamantaires,manufacturers, retailers, designers, traders, mining professionals, investors,

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Belgian PM Visited Bharat Diamond Diamond Bourse

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), on behalf of the entire Indian diamond industry, was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium and his official delegation on their visit to the Bourse at BKC, Mumbai, yesterday. It marked a historic new milestone in the over 100-year partnership between the diamond industries of the

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IIJS Bharat Premiere-the Show that Broke all Records

Mumbai: 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Counci (GJEPC), concluded in Mumbai on 10th August, the strongest B2B edition in the show’s 25year history. The numbers tell all. Spanning 135,000 sq. metres across the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), the show hosted 2,100+ exhibitors across

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IIM Ahmedabad & GJC Continue Landmark Collaboration

Ahmedabad:  All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body of India’s gems and jewellery sector, is building on the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition by advancing its landmark collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad through GemLead Focus — an exclusive executive masterclass designed to redefine leadership, excellence, and advanced development for the industry. This year’s programme, held from 31st August to 3rd September 2026 at

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