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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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US Jewellers Welcome ‘Tax-Fairness’ Bills
New York: Jewelers of America (JA), a jewellery retail representative body, has hailed the advancement of two tax bills that it says would put online retailers on an equal footing with their brick-and-mortar counterparts. The two pieces of legislation — the Remote Transactions Parity Act (RTPA) and the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) — were recently reintroduced in Congress, the former
GJEPC Makes Presentation on Indo-ASEAN G&J Sector
Mumbai: GJEPC representatives recently made a presentation on issues related to the G&J trade between India and ASEAN countries before a Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, putting forward recommendations on tariffs and other related matters. After giving an overview of the growth of the Indian industry and its contribution to the country’s export basket as well as a
Recent Auctions Underscore Colored Diamond Interest
Toronto: Diamonds, especially the fancy colored stones – continue to hold investors in thrall, and auction houses are ensuring the fascination endures with sales featuring some stunning selections. The market for diamonds continues on its upward trajectory,” said Michael King, Director of Trading for Paragon International Wealth Management. “And it’s not just the beauty and unusualness of many of the
De Beers Canada Receives 2 National Safety Awards
Toronto: De Beers Canada received two prestigious national safety awards at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) annual convention awards gala on May 1. De Beers Victor Mine received its second consecutive national John T. Ryan Award in the select mines category for having the lowest accident frequency rate during 2016. Gahcho Kué Mine received the 2017 Hatch-CIM
World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC).
BDB Collaborates with GIA Alumni Mumbai
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), recently organized a special address as part of its “Leadership Series.” The session featured Ms. Ali Pastorini, President of the International Jewellers Association MUBRI, and Mr. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO of the World Gold Council (WGC). Ms. Pastorini discussed the growing demand for Indian diamonds and jewellery in Latin America, providing encouraging statistics for
230+ International Buyers Visit IGJS Jaipur ’26
Jaipur: The International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is currently underway in Jaipur from April 9 to 11, 2026, bringing together leading Indian manufacturers and global buyers under one roof. Recognized as a highly curated, business-focused platform, IGJS continues to strengthen India’s position as a preferred sourcing destination
