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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-SAARC-ME BSM Concluded
New Delhi: The 2nd India SAARC-Middle East Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from 14th to 16th May 2017 in New Delhi with the support of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India has ended successfully. 38 Indian Manufacturers and 70 international buyers from SAARC and Middle East region including 13
De Beers Reports $520M Rough Sales in 4th Cycle
Gaborone: De Beers sold rough diamonds with a provisional value of $520 million in the fourth sales cycle (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) of 2017, indicating ongoing strong demand from the global industry. The latest figure compares with $666 million in the year-earlier sale. De Beers’ sales in the third cycle were $586 million and $636 million in the
WPIC: Global Platinum Jewellery Demand Up by 3%
Mumbai: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has announced the publication of its latest Platinum Quarterly – the first independent, freely-available, quarterly analysis of the global platinum market. This report incorporates analysis of platinum supply and demand during the first quarter of 2017, during which time total mine supply hit 1,330 koz, down 6.3% year-on-year and the lowest since Q3
GJSCI Conducts 4th Edition of Jewel Talks at GIA
Mumbai: Gems and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) conducted its 4th edition of ‘Jewel Talks’, a monthly interactive platform between both industry experts and aspirants pursuing a career in the gems & jewellery industry. The once-a-month program was held at GIA, Mumbai for which the spokesperson was Ms. Hetal Vakil, Founder, Vakil’s Institute of Jewellery Design, Mr. Binit Bhatt,
CIBJO Warns Against ‘Fraudulent Representatives’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is issuing an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention yesterday, May 24, 2026, which are similar to other claims reported to us in January of this year, when
Inputs from GJEPC on GMS & CAD Reduction
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in reference to the meeting held on 22nd May 2026 with key industry associations, to deliberate on measures for reducing the Current Account Deficit (CAD), particularly in the context of gold imports and domestic gold mobilization, is coordinating with its members to formulate some suggestions on Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and
GJEPC Joins Govt Delegation to Canada for CEPA Talks
New Delhi: Union Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal is leading a high-level Indian delegation to Canada from 25-27 May to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, is representing the Council as part of the Indian delegation accompanying the
India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the India Design Gallery at the 2026 JCK Las Vegas trade show. This exclusive gallery, located at Level 1 Lobby, will highlight some of the most exquisitely crafted jewellery pieces from India. Held from 29thMay to 1st June 2026, at the Venetian Expo | Indian Pavilion at Level 1 and
