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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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‘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
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
De Beers Abandons Search in N. Saskatchewan
Vancouver: The world’s largest diamond mining company says it is walking away from its search for the precious stones on a 43,000-acre property in northern Saskatchewan after several “targets” turned out to be magnetic minerals mixed with organic materials. De Beers Canada Inc. started looking for kimberlite — a volcanic rock famous for containing diamonds — north of the decommissioned
VicenzaOro Show to Emphasise on CSR
Vicenza: The VicenzaOro January show which is being held from Jan 20-25, 2017 will have a range of activities that focus on the theme ‘Responsible Gold’ to emphasise the importance of CSR activity by the industry. This will be the first jewellery show to be presented by Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG), the trade show company founded after the merger
GJEPC Submits Pre-Budget Proposals to Govt.
New Delhi: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) submitted a set of pre-budget proposals to the Government of India in New Delhi on 7th November, aimed at improving ease of doing business and boosting exports. The Council proposals were put forth by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel; Mr. K. Srinivasan, Convener
WHP Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation
Mumbai: In India’s highly dynamic gold sector, consumers are increasingly seeking retailers who follow a strict Code of Conduct that offers transparency, trust, and sustainability across the entire gold value chain. To establish a stringent framework across the industry, the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry,
Senco Gold Clocks Record Sales of ₹1700+ cr. for October
Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has reported the highest ever retail sales for the month of October in its 85+ year old history! Senco clocked sales of over ₹1,700 crore for the month backed by robust festive buying for Diwali and Dhanteras, registering a 56% YoY growth over October last year. Gold value for the brand went up by 60%
NDC, Dubai Jewellery Group Host ‘The Diamond Dialogue’
Dubai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization collaborating the natural diamond industry and its entire value chain, hosted first-ever edition The Diamond Dialogue in partnership with Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG). The Diamond Dialogue was a thought-provoking industry roundtable that brought together leading voices from the UAE’s jewellery sector to discuss the evolving landscape of the natural diamond industry.
