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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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Italian Exhibition Group to Organize 2 Expos
Rimini: 2017 is getting off to a great start for IEG – Italian Exhibition Group SpA. The new player on the expo scene was officially founded on 1st November with the merger between Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza, which now is the second largest Italian expo hub as far as turnover is concerned. Led by president Lorenzo Cagnoni, vice
CaratLane Opens its 2nd Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: CaratLane, India’s leading omni-channel jeweller has opened its 2nd store in Bengaluru, at Koramangala. For a brand that’s on a mission to democratize access to jewellery, this store launch, the 14th in the country, is a step forward in expanding the growing retail footprint. Situated at the city’s high street arena, this outpost of CaratLane – a Tanishq partnership
Italian Exhibition Group Accredited at the UN
Rimini: The Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG), the new trade show company created through the merger between Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza, received prestigious international recognition in New York on Thursday (January 12), when it was awarded formal accreditation through CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, from ECOSOC, the United Nations Economic and Social Council, for promoting and implementing activities
Sierra Leone Optimistic about Diamond Trade
Ramat Gan: Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma spoke optimistically of the nation’s future in the diamond industry on a visit to the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). “Even though the alluvial diamond deposits [in Sierra Leone] are shrinking, there are still diamonds in kimberlite pipes which could be mined,” President Koroma was cited as saying in a note on the
GJEPC Personally Presents VIP Invitations for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) continued its outreach for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 by personally presenting VIP invitations to leading jewellers in Mumbai and Kozhikode, reinforcing industry engagement ahead of the country’s largest B2B gem and jewellery exhibition. The invitations were presented by Mansukh Kothari, Convenor – Events, GJEPC; Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convenor, National Events Sub-Committee, GJEPC;
Newly Elected WFDB President Mehul Shah Shares Vision for Industry
Mumbai: Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and newly elected President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) said that he and the WFDB committee led by him will focus on reaffirming the industry’s collective commitment to strengthening consumer confidence, and reinforcing the enduring value of natural diamonds. “We will focus on implementing the shared global vision
Senco Gold Opens Store in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar: Senco Gold & Diamonds marked the beginning of the festive season with the grand launch of its flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar, inaugurated by actor Ms. Rakul Preet Singh. The occasion brought together festive glamour, timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering customers an early glimpse into the season’s most coveted jewellery trends, from statement natural diamond creations for weddings
Ekati Diamond Mine to Close Following Unsuccessful Sale Process
Toronto: Canada’s Ekati diamond mine is set to cease operations after owner Burgundy Diamond Mines failed to secure a buyer for the asset during a court-supervised sale process. According to documents filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the sale process did not attract any compliant bids, leaving the company without the funding needed to continue operations. Burgundy has
