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Gold prices surge in Egypt today

Businessmen Team news 12 January 2026 07:13 PM
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Gold prices surge in Egypt today

Gold prices in the Egyptian domestic market surged today, Monday, January 12, 2026, with 21 karat gold, the most widely traded type, recording a historic jump. The rise coincided with strong global gold performance and escalating geopolitical tensions, which boosted demand for the precious metal as a safe haven and long-term investment.

The notable increase in local gold prices came despite the gradual decline of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound, reflecting the direct influence of global gold prices on domestic market pricing during this period.

Gold Prices in Egypt Today:

24 karat: EGP 6,965 per gram

21 karat: EGP 6,090 per gram

18 karat: EGP 5,224 per gram

Gold Pound: EGP 48,760

Globally, gold continued to record strong gains, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing uncertainty in financial markets. Persistent concerns over the global economic outlook in 2026 also prompted investors to increase their holdings in safe haven assets, with gold at the forefront.

Analysts expect these factors to keep gold prices elevated in the coming period, particularly as markets await decisions from major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, on monetary policy and interest rates, which have a direct impact on global gold movements.