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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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Diamond Marketing Focus of Seminar at Brilliant
Antwerp: BrilliAnt – the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair has published its seminar programme schedule for the three-day show. The seminars, to be presented by the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM), HRD Antwerp NV and the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), will focus on many aspects of diamond and diamond jewellery marketing. The seminar programme will kick off on Sunday, January 29,
Ernest Blom on How to Plan for the New Year
Mumbai: Ernest (Ernie) Blom, President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) presented a webinar for GemAtlas live from Johannesburg on January 13, which was attended in large numbers by the gems and jewellery industry, globally, and witnessed eager participation. Mr. Blom offered expert business advice on mindful ‘Planning for the New Year’. Talking about demand and supply forecasts, Mr.
ORRA Promises to Make Your Gold More Precious
Mumbai, 20th January, 2017: 2017 has ushered in with it a season of celebration through weddings in India! Celebrating this season of togetherness, ORRA has launched exciting offers on gold jewellery that will run until the 17th of February. Patrons will be privy to offers on exchange of gold jewellery as well as flat discounts on making charges. Commenting on
DPA May Increase Budget Substentially
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) plans to increase its annual budget to $60 million from $6 million by asking members for bigger contributions, Bloomberg reports. The industry’s marketing body is looking to step up efforts to make diamonds appeal to younger consumers, who are increasingly spending their cash on electronics and restaurants, the report said. The DPA will approach members
India-Oman CEPA Comes Into Force
Muscat: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into force on 1 June 2026, ushering in a new phase in bilateral trade relations and creating fresh export opportunities across sectors including gems and jewellery, engineering goods, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and services. Signed on 18 December 2025 following negotiations launched in November 2023, the agreement grants India duty-free market
More Indian Women are Choosing Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: The domestic natural diamond jewellery market continues to witness strong growth momentum, with the country emerging as the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market. India contributes 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, up from 10% in 2019, surpassing both China and Japan. According to a recent study, ownership of natural diamond jewellery among Indian women has increased from 11% in
GIA Acquires 30% Shareholding in TRACR
New York: De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) yesterday announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Tracr’s evolution towards independence and reflects GIA’s confidence
De Beers Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons
Las Vegas: At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show – the largest jewellery event in the global calendar – De Beers Group yesterday set out its view on the way forward for the natural diamond sector, calling on the trade to work together to capitalize on the early success of the Desert diamonds ‘beacon’ campaign with the introduction of Desert diamonds Icons. The Desert
