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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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BrilliAnt Opened for International Exhibitors
Antwerp: The Antwerp Diamond Bourse, The Antwerp Diamond Club, The Antwerp Diamond Kring and the AWDC announced that BrilliAnt®, the 8th edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF-January 29-31, 2017), is opening its doors to international exhibitors. The Diamond Kring’s beautiful trading hall, located in the heart of Antwerp’s diamond district, will host foreign exhibitors for the first time.
JCK Show to Move Back to The Venetian in 2019
Las Vegas: The JCK and Luxury shows in Las Vegas will return to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in 2019, the event organizers said. The shows were until 2010 located at the Sands, which is part of The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts, but were moved to the Manadalay Bay hotel complex. Reed Jewelry Group, which runs the JCK
New De Beers Chief Calls for Trade Collaboration
Gaborone: Bruce Cleaver, the new chief executive officer of De Beers, underlined the importance of partnerships in tackling the diamond sector’s challenges in his first public statement since taking over. The industry’s ability to collaborate is one of the reasons it has been so resilient, said Cleaver who replaced the outgoing CEO Philippe Mellier from July 1. “Partnerships have secured
IDWI from 13th Feb, 2017 with New Format
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) announced that the next International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) would be held on February 13 – 16, 2017. The event, which has been held in Israel for the past five years, has become an essential feature on the calendar of professional diamond dealers globally. The next IDWI will be held in a
How Many Years will the Diamonds Reserves Last?
Mumbai: Global economically viable diamond reserves are estimated at about 1.8 billion carats. At the current annual production level of roughly 90 million carats, these reserves are expected to sustain the market for around 20 years. The estimate was shared by Sergey Takhiev, Head of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at Alrosa. More than half of the world’s diamond reserves
Oman Abolishes Import Duty on Indian Jewellery
Mumbai: The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). India’s gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at
BDB Honoured with Excellence in Surveillance Award
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading hub, has been awarded the Excellence in Surveillance Award at the prestigious IFSEC India Awards 2025, in recognition of its outstanding leadership in security management and advanced surveillance practices. The IFSEC India Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the security and safety industry, celebrating organizations that demonstrate innovation,
Comprehensive Discussion on Govt. G&J Policy
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), organized an exclusive awareness and outreach session on the Maharashtra Gems & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025. The event featured an engaging and insightful interaction with Mr. Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra whose forward-looking perspective offered industry stakeholders a comprehensive
