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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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Amber Pepper Appointed as CEO of NDC
London: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2026. A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth of experience in driving commercial growth, digital innovation, and consumer-centric storytelling across some of the world’s most respected fashion and retail brands, including senior roles at Tapestry,
Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian G&J Ind. at India–Israel CEO Forum
Tel Aviv: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel. In his address, Mr.
ORIGIN De Beers Group Launches to Consumers in Stores Across North America
Mumbai: ORIGIN De Beers Group, the new branded polished diamond offering from De Beers Group, is now available to consumers in retail stores across North America. This marks the first time the ORIGIN De Beers Group polished diamonds are available in store, bringing the power of provenance and storytelling directly to consumers through immersive retail and digital experiences. Unveiled at JCK earlier
Purvi Shah Appointed As New ED of RJC
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Purvi Shah, currently head of ethical and sustainable value chains at De Beers, as its next executive director, effective Feb. 7, 2026. She will succeed John Hall, who has served as interim executive director since Melanie Grant’s departure in January. Shah has been with De Beers for 17 years and has served
GJEPC Appreciates USTR’s Decision to Suspend Tariffs
Mumbai: Announcing the conclusion of the one-year Section 301 investigations of Digital Service Taxes (DSTs) adopted by India, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Turkey, United States Trade Representative (USTR) has suspended tariffs on goods from these countries for up to 180 days to provide additional time to complete the ongoing multilateral negotiations on international taxation at the OECD and in the
'Forevermark' Reaffirms Commitment to Natural World
Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, that has made a long-term commitment to take care of the natural environment and focus on ‘Building Forever’, is on track to achieve the 12 sustainability goals in the coming decade. These goals include leading ethical practices across industry, partnering for thriving communities, protecting the natural world and accelerating equal
GJC Seeks Financial Assistance from Govt.
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), which represents lakhs of small and MSME jewellers and allied trade constituents have written to the Union Finance Minister (FM) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking immediate financial assistance and banking related relief for the stressed gem, jewellery and allied businesses post the devastating second wave of the
IDE Returns to Full Activity with Blue & White Fair
Ramat Gan: Today, as Israel removed almost all Corona virus restrictions, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) held the first “Blue and White” diamond fair since the start of the pandemic. The fair symbolized a full return to normal activity for the Israeli diamond industry. The Blue and White fairs have traditionally been held every several times a year on the
