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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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De Beers Auction Starts US Viewings
New York: De Beers recently announced that its Auction Sales business will conduct viewings of Exceptional and Special Stones at the International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV) offices in New York, ahead of its Cycle 6 auctions. This will be the first time that De Beers’ Auction Sales business conducts viewings in the US, the group said. The viewings will
India Withdraws 1% TCS on Jewellery Purchase
New Delhi: The Indian Government on Tuesday rolled back its decision to apply 1% tax collected at source (TCS) on cash purchase of gold jewellery of Rs 2 lakh and above and raised the limit to Rs 5 lakh with effect from 1 June 2016, media report said. Reacting to the news, jwellery stocks such as PC Jwellers, TBZ and
Platinum ‘Season of Love’ from 10 to 26th June
Mumbai: Make this summer memorable for your loved one with Platinum Season of Love. For the first time Platinum Day of Love brings to you an exclusive in- store festival, where you can commemorate your love in true Platinum style. ‘Season of Love’ is being celebrated at all leading Platinum Jewellery retailers from 10th June till 26th June. You are
WFDB Launches Young Diamantaires Programme
Antwerp: An exciting new initiative of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) that was launched at the recent 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai is an international Young Diamantaires programme. The forward-looking project came out of discussions held by the WFDB’s Promotion Committee with the aim of promoting ongoing communications between younger diamond industry members and reaching out to
Japan’s First Lady Visits Rio Tinto’s Pink Diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle pink diamonds were part of the inaugural visit to Western Australia by Japan’s First Lady Mrs. Akie Abe at the invitation of the Western Australian Government. The 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection, comprising around 50 of the rarest and most valuable pink diamonds in the world, were showcased in an exclusive preview for Mrs.
Forevermark Expands to UK and Ireland
London: Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group of Companies announced yesterday it will be expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland this autumn. Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. has been appointed as the only licensee partner and will be working with a select number of retailers to bring Forevermark diamonds to the region. Forevermark CEO Stephen Lussier comments, “London is
Gaetano Cavalieri Addresses ECOSOC
Milan: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has addressed the High Level Segment of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York, and in his presentation stressed the commitment of both CIBJO and the international jewellery sector to assisting the United Nations meet its development goals. Dr. Cavalieri was addressing the annual keynote gathering of the UN agency as the head
5th Edition of IIJW Inaugurated in Mumbai
Mumbai: After completion of four successful years, the 5th edition of India International Jewellery Week, popularly known as IIJW, was inaugurated this morning in Mumbai by Mrs. Rashmi Thackeray. Present at the inauguration were Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC and other degnitories. Conceived and conceptualized
