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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GJEPC to Organise India Pavilion at Carat+

Mumbai: In it’s first, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organising India Pavilion, consisting of leading names at the forthcoming show Carat+ at Antwerp, Belgium. The event is slated from 7th to 9th May 2017. India Pavilion will witness 5 leading Indian companies, spread over a significant 72 sq. mts of exhibition space. The Indian exhibitors are

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“Diamonds Do Good” Awards in Las Vegas

New York: The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F) announced a powerful program for its “Diamonds Do Good” Awards gala set for June 4 at the Four Seasons Ballroom in Las Vegas. Iconic retailer Helzberg Diamonds will receive the Corporate Legacy of Philanthropy Award, Mrs. Graça Machel Mandela, former first lady of both Mozambique and South Africa will receive the first-ever “Diamonds

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Registration for CIBJO Congress 2017 Opens

Milan: Registration for the 2017 congress of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is now open. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress, as well as book hotel rooms, via a dedicated congress website located at:  http://www.cibjo.org/congress2017. The 2017 CIBJO Congress will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, November 5-7, 2017, with pre-congress meetings beginning on November 2. The World

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Gold Imports Fall By 35.45% in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: Gold imports in Ahmedabad declined in April. According to data from the Ahmedabad Air Cargo Complex, gold imports in April fell by 35.45% from March. Last month, 7.39 metric tonnes of yellow material was imported against 11.45 metric tonnes in March; this despite the fact that gold jewellery market was buoyant owing to Akshaya Tritiya last week. On the

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EU Eliminates Duty on Indian G&J Imports

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU bloc—home to the world’s elite buyers.  India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports accounted for USD 30

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Paola De Luca Holds Masterclass on Artisan Awards 2026 Theme ‘Quantum Couture’

Mumbai: Paola De Luca, a globally recognised jewellery trend forecaster and Founder of The Futurist LLC, led an online masterclass on 23 January that drew over 200 participants, helping designers interpret Quantum Couture, the theme for The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Curated as a preparatory session ahead of submissions, the masterclass explained how the theme, Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,

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Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador

Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now

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CIBJO Warns About Non-Authorized Individuals

Mumbai: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued 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 on January 22, 2026, by a business person in India, who had been approached by an organization identifying itself

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