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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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We Should Strive to be Realistic Optimists
Panama: Ms. Ali Pastorini, the young and learned Vice President of the World Jewelry Hub (WJH) and Senior Vice President of Panama Diamond Exchange (PDE) writes here exclusively for G2J and evaluates the year gone-by. 2015 was a challenging year for the diamond and jewelry industries. Most would agree. Indeed a great many commentators predicted that the business would be
India Releases List of 18 Tax Defaulters
New Delhi: Stepping up its ‘name and shame’ campaign, the Income Tax department of India on Wednesday made public a third list of 18 tax defaulters including gold and diamond traders whose dues totaled around Rs 1,150 crore. The I-T department’s public notice containing the names of the 18 defaulters who have either gone untraceable or have inadequate assets to
Tirupati Temple Body Seeks Amendments to GMS
New Delhi: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, which manages the Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, wants the central government to make some amendments in the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) so that it can invest its huge gold reserves. The investment committee of the TTD, which met here on Saturday, felt that the amendments should be made “for at least charitable and
IDE President Announces New Team
Ramat Gan: Yoram Dvash, the newly elected President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) announced this week that he had completed his round of appointments of functionaries on the board and of the heads of the IDE committees. The make-up of the IDE Presidium and Board is: Yoram Dvash, President; Yehezkel Blum, Executive Vice President; Shalom Papir, Senior Deputy President;
Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been about celebrating the quirks, chaos and quiet strength that defines sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to celebrate love, spark new memories and cherish old ones. As this exchange becomes more thoughtful, platinum jewellery is stepping into the spotlight as the go-to choice for
Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award
Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong
GJSCI Conducts ‘Train the Trainer’ Program
Mumbai: Skilling being at the core of GJSCI’s activities, a Special Program was curated by the institute to Train the Trainer. It was a 3 day long Training Program which commenced on 31st July upto 2nd August, 2025. Imitation Jewellery Maker & Artificial Jewellery Maker jobroles were shortlisted for this program. A total of 12 Trainers participated in this intensive
GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style
Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee
