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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Guangdong Gems & Jade Ex'ge. Joins JNA Awards

Hong Kong: The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange has joined the ranks of distinguished enterprises and organizations that are proud partners of the JNA Awards. Organized by JNA (Jewellery News Asia),  the prestigious awards programme recognizes and honours individuals and companies that have demonstrated innovation, sustainability, excellence and best business practices in the jewellery and gemstone industry. The event is

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Fifth Israel Diamond Week in New York

Ramat Gan: Building on past success, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) will be holding the fifth Israel Diamond Week in New York from October 31 – November 2, 2016. As in the previous events, the upcoming edition will be held on the trading floor of the Diamond Dealers Club of New

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Second LatAm Diamond and Jewelry Week Opens

Panama: The Second Latin American Diamond and Jewelry Week opened yesterday at the World Jewelry Hub (WJH) in Panama City, in the presence of government and industry leaders, as well as buyers and suppliers of jewelry, diamonds and colored gemstones from more than 20 countries in Latin America and around the world. The guest of honor at the opening ceremony

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Gemfields Joins JNA Awards ’16 as Headline Partner

Hong Kong: Gemfields, the world’s emerald, ruby and amethyst miner, has joined the distinguished list of sponsors for the 2016 edition of the JNA Awards. The awards programme aims to promote and uphold excellence in innovation, creativity, leadership, sustainability and business practices. The London-listed, multinational mining company joins Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as a JNA Awards Headline

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Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026

Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result

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Sara Tendulkar Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Litestyle by PNG

Pune: Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand’s connection with India’s future jewellery consumers. The association reinforces Litestyle’s role as a strategic bridge between PNG Jewellers’ legacy customers and its future customers. While PNG has been a trusted name

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Commerce Secretary Visits GJEPC Ofiice

Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, visited GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 26 December and held a detailed interaction with GJEPC’s Committee of Administration, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. K.S. Srinivasan, Convener – Gold Panel, Mr. Ashish

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GJEPC Welcomes India’s Role as KP Chair

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency for the Kimberley Process (KP) in India, welcomes India’s election as Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2026. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a UN-mandated initiative, is the only global mechanism governing international trade in rough diamonds, aimed at preventing conflict diamonds from entering legitimate

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