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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Indian Jewellers Demand Higher GST Limit

Kolkata: The jewellery industry fears that artisans and small traders could face problems while moving to the technology-driven goods and service tax regime, which is expected to roll out from July this year. The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) has approached the Centre with a plea to reconsider the proposed threshold of Rs 20 lakh for exemption

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India-SAARC-ME Buyer-Seller Meet in May

New Delhi: Over 60 buyers from SAARC, Middle East and South East Asia are expected to attend the second edition of the India-SAARC-ME Buyer-Seller meet that is being hosted by GJEPC from May 14-16 in Delhi. About 40 leading manufacturers of plain gold and diamond studded jewellery from across India are also expected to participate. Jewellery studded with synthetic diamonds

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ALROSA Starts Trading on Moscow Exchange

Moscow: Russian diamond mining giant Alrosa said it has gained direct access to trading at Moscow Exchange’s FX Market. The first trades were executed on April 4. Since January 16, Russian legal entities that are not credit organizations or professional participants of the securities market have been permitted to enter the FX market directly on equal terms with banks and

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Winners of 43rd IGJ Awards by GJEPC

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr. Devendra Fadnavis graced the 43rd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA 2016) hosted recently by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and powered by GIA to recognise and reward star performers of the Indian gem and jewellery sector. Below is the complete list of the winners: Category name Name of the Firm Receivers Name

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Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board

Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond

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NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA

London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products

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Second edition of “TREASURES” in Lisbon

Lisbon: The second Edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium, will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s edition is “Crowns and Tiaras.” During the two-day colloquium, participants will enjoy presentations by a choice

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GJC Gets New Office in Mumbai

Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing over six lakh jewellers across India, marked another significant milestone in its journey with the inauguration of its new office at Trust House, Parel East, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, GJC has emerged as a leading national trade body advocating policy reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging responsible trade practices,

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