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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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GST Fear Grips India's Gem Exporters
Mumbai: Political uncertainty in Europe coupled with the fear that the government will bring gem and jewellery exports and imports under GST are worrying exporters, even though the overall exports in FY17 have risen by 9.85% over FY16. In value terms, total exports of gem and jewellery stood at $43.15 billion in FY17 compared with $39.24 billion in FY16, reports
Kimberley Process Intersessional Kicks Off in Australia
Perth: Australia’s term as Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) kicked off on Monday at the KP Intersessional Meeting in Perth, which runs from May 1 – 4. The focus of this year’s meeting is the start of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) review cycle in order to strengthen the Kimberley Process. According to a World Diamond Council (WDC)
Cartier Inks Online Deal with Net-A-Porter
New York: Luxury watch maker Cartier is allowing customers to buy a watch over the internet for the first time. The company is working with online fashion emporium Net-A-Porter on a month-long pop-up shop to offer 12 models of the latest Panthère de Cartier watch – an iconic timepiece from the early eighties re-issued this year. Net-A-Porter, which is owned
Stellar Deal Combines Sierra Leone Diamond Mines
Freetown: Stellar Diamonds has partnered with Octea Mining in a deal that will enable the two companies to combine their diamond mining operations in Sierra Leone. The agreement — which the companies signed last week — “will allow Stellar to build a single mine for the simultaneous commercial production” from its Tongo asset and Octea’s adjacent Tonguma kimberlite deposit, explained
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
