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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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Synthetics only 3% of Total Natural Diamond Supply
Surat: A summary of the findings of the study on the synthetic diamond landscape carried out by Bonas & Co for the GJEPC’s Natural Diamond Monitoring Committee (NDMC) and released at the DDES 2017 estimates the current peak installed capacity of synthetic diamond manufacturers worldwide to be between 2.3 mn to 4.2 mn, or about 2-3% of total natural diamond
India's Gold Imports Up in March to $4.17 Bn
Mumbai: India’s gold imports rose to $4.17 bn in March, which is expected to widen the current account deficit.Gold imports stood at $974 mn in March last year. Imports of gold were on a decline since February 2016 until September 2016. It grew in October and November last year but again dipped in December 2016 and January 2017. In February,
IDE Publishes Code of Ethics
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has published a code of ethics written specifically by Israeli professor Asa Kasher, the IDI portal announced. IDE President Yoram Dvash said: “I am proud to be the first bourse president in the world to launch a code of ethics. It combines very well the IDE’s path – a path of transparency and
Chow Tai Fook Posts Solid Sales Growth in Q4
Hong Kong: Hong-Kong based Chow Tai Fook, reports strong retail sales growth in the fiscal fourth quarter, reversing 12 consecutive quarters (3 years) of same store sales decline in Hong Kong and Macau, dating back to Q4 2014. The uptick was strongest in Mainland China, where overall retail sales value increased 16% while same store sales rose 12%. Overall and
WFDB Concludes the International Summit
Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under
WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up
GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives
India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
