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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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TGJTA to Host Inaugural Thailand G&J Fair 2017
Bangkok: The Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) says the inaugural Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017 will take place from June 15 to 18 at Challenger 1, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. “We are certain to see a bigger and better fair than our previous editions this coming June,” said Suttipong Damrongsakul, President of the Thai Gem and
HRD Opens 1st Centre of Excellence in China
Shanghai: HRD Antwerp today opened its first Centre of Excellence branch in Shanghai, China. The opening took place in the framework of the City of Antwerp’s mission to Seoul and Shanghai, and was held in the presence of the Mayor of Antwerp Bart De Wever and Antwerp’s Alderman for Diamonds Ludo van Campenhout. China is the second most important and
Zim Seeks to Boost Waning Diamond Industry
Harare: Zimbabwe’s finance minister Patrick Chinamasa said the country should urgently address the “sector issues militating against efficient” production of diamonds. Although he could not spell out the challenges during his 2017 budget presentation, Harare’s decision to merge diamond mining operations in Marange had not yielded intended results. Although the erstwhile Marange diamond mining companies were accused of siphoning revenue,
Belgian Government Adopts ‘Carat Tax’
Antwerp: The Belgian Parliament has officially adopted the ‘Diamond Regime’, commonly known as the ‘Carat Tax’, as the new fiscal system for the Antwerp diamond industry. The new system stipulates that companies will no longer be taxed on the basis of their profit but on a fixed percentage of their turnover – thereby eliminating complicated discussions with tax authorities about
WGC to Develop Shared Infrastructure for Digital Gold
London: The World Gold Council (WGC) recently announced a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance
Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026
Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet
IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse
Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and
GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme
