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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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Report Submitted on Myanmar’s Gem Scandal
Naypyidaw: A team investigating the disappearance of nearly U.S. $100 million in funds belonging to a gem association has submitted its findings to Myanmar’s minister of natural resources and environmental conservation, the lead investigator said. The team had investigated nine members of the gem association’s central committee, authorities from the Ministry of Mines, gem association chairman Yone Mu, and three
Major Israeli Diamond Presence at Hong Kong June
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) will host 50 companies this year in its diamond pavilion at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which will take place from June 23-26, 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. In addition, 10 Israeli companies will be exhibiting in other locations throughout the show. The
500-Year-Old Shipwreck with £9 Mln. gold Found
Windhoek: Diamond miners working off the coast of Africa stumbled across a 500-year-old shipwreck loaded with £9million of gold and coins, reports dailymail.co.uk. The Bom Jesus – or Good Jesus – was first discovered along the Namibian coast near Oranjemund by geologists from the mining company De Beers in April 2008. It was a Portuguese ship which set sail from
Need to Create State of Art Museum in Gujarat
Gandhinagar: A symposium was organized by the Gem & Jewellery Trade Council of India (GJTCI) where Mr. O. P. Kohli, Honorable Governor of Gujarat, Shri Shantibhai Patel, President, GJTCI and leading trade dignitaries and craftsman remained present. Artifacts & designs of craftsman were showcased & trade dignitaries were honoured by Governor of Gujarat to name a few Shri Natubhai Chokshi
MS Dhoni Reveals His Most Cherished Platinum Moments
Mumbai: Men of Platinum, the men’s jewellery brand from Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, brought its highly anticipated #MomentWithMahi campaign to a thrilling close with an exclusive fan meet-and-greet with MS Dhoni at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This one-of-a-kind experience was the culmination of the brand’s festive purchase programme — a rare reward for select consumers who purchased
GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &
Kirit Bhansali Applauds the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 which is hailed by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Through an official Press Release its Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali says: “We thank the Government for a positive, growth-focused Budget that addresses key bottlenecks and gives fresh momentum to India’s gems and jewellery sector.
G&J Trade Welcomes the Union Budget
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the union budget for 2026-27 yesterday in the parliament. Provisions of which are welcomed by India’s gem & jewellery (G&J) trade. Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC): “The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a stable and sensitive approach towards the Gems & Jewellery industry. The absence of
