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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Two Major Shows in HK During 1st Q 2017

Hong Kong: Two of the jewelry industry’s leading trade fairs are set to take place in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2017. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 4th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will take place from February 28 to March 4 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, while the 34th Hong Kong

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GJEPC Decides to Join WFDB

Mumbai: The 50TH Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) The Gem & Jewellery Export Council (GJEPC), held on December 20, 2016, took some significant decisions. For one, the body approved changes in its code of ethics, necessary to complete the process of the GJEPC induction as a member into the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). The AGM also approved the

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‘Sparkle’ Show by SGCCI Postponed

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has decided to put off an exhibition of gems and jewellery, Sparkle, by a month, citing lack of sponsors following demonetisation. The event was scheduled to be held from December 16 to December 19, but now it would be held from January 19 to January 22. Every year, as part

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IZAARA wins ‘Emerging Brand of the Year Award’

Mumbai: Izaara, a premium silver jewellery brand launched by WHP Jewellers in October 2016 bags ‘Emerging Brand of the Year Award’ at World Consulting & Research Corporation’s  (WCRC) 2016 paving its way in the contemporary era for its trendy designs, unique positioning and rapid PAN India expansion. The event was held at Sahara Star on 21st December 2016 where prominent

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WDC ‘A Champion for Natural Diamond Trade’

Antwerp: The World Diamond Council (WDC) is a champion for the natural diamond trade, with the primary objective of building confidence in natural diamonds and helping the trade sell them, according to its incoming President Ronnie VanderLinden. He was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the WDC, which took place May 7, 2026, in Antwerp, Belgium. Taking office at

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Feriel Zerouki Forced Diamond ind. to Face Itself

Antwerp: Feriel Zerouki forced the diamond industry to confront the questions it had long avoided during her presidency of the World Diamond Council (WDC), a tenure defined by service to those most exposed at the front line of the trade. Taking office at a time of rising scrutiny, tightening regulation and changing consumer expectations, Zerouki placed reform of the Kimberley

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Anoop Mehta Elected as Vice President of WDC

Antwerp: Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was elected as the president of World Diamond Council (WDC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta was elected as Vice President of the WDC un-opposed. During the recently held AGM of WDC in Antwerp, Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden was appointed President of WDC and Mr. Anoop Mehta who is currently serving as the President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB),

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IAGES Grows to 550+ Accredited Partner Outlets 

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory body has crossed the 100+ accredited partner landmark, establish a strong presence with 550+ partner outlets. With its footprint spanning 240+ cities pan India, IAGES consolidates its position as the facilitator of trust, transparency, and standardization in the gold sector. The IAGES accreditation network today spans the entire

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