In this factsheet, we explore the factors behind the movements of global precious metals prices in 2025 and early 2026.

In Egypt, this global shift is already reshaping household behavior and market structure. Retail buyers are favoring bullion over jewelry to avoid high workmanship fees. Meanwhile, policymakers and banks are eyeing silver-backed instruments to finance green projects and broaden financial inclusion.

Odin Investments' board of directors has approved the establishment of a multi-issue fund for investments in metals.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib held talks with representatives from Evolve Holding and its partner Stonex to discuss their investment plans in Egypt’s gold sector.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a specialized gold bank serving the African continent, a move aimed at strengthening central bank reserves, formalizing gold trading, and reducing reliance on refining and trading centers outside Africa

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi oversaw the signing of the initials of a draft amendment to the commitment agreement governing gold and associated minerals exploration and exploitation in the Abu Marwat area of the Eastern Desert.

The gold prices in Egypt maintained stability on Monday, according to Dahab Masr’s data at 3:57 pm.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), headed by Mohamed Farid, allowed insurance and savings companies to directly invest in precious metals, mainly gold, for the first time in Egypt.

The Assay and Weights Administration (AWA) officially greenlighted its X-RAY laboratory by the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC

Jewelry demand in Egypt declined to 4.4 tons in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, down from 5.1 tons a year earlier.

Egypt's Assay and Weights Administration (AWA) has accredited Egypt’s first X-raylaboratory for gold testing and analysis under the directives of Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, as per a statement.

The gold prices in Egypt collectively jumped on Wednesday at 2:02 PM, with the 24-karat gold hitting EGP 6,400 per gram for buying and EGP 6,434.25 for selling

The gold prices in Egypt hit another record on Monday after the 24-karat gold jumped to EGP 6,228.5 per gram for buying and EGP 6,257.25 for selling, according to iSagha’s data.

Gold prices in Egypt climbed to unprecedented levels on Wednesday, according to data from iSagha.

Public Prosecutor Mohamed Shawky announced cooperation with the Ministry of Finance in delivering 200 kilograms of gold bullion to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) as a fixed reserve asset.

The gold prices in Egypt registered a collective jump during Tuesday’s mid-session, with the 24-karat gold hitting EGP 5,371.5 per gram for buying and EGP 5,400 for selling, according to iSagha’s data.

The gold prices in Egypt increased on Sunday, with the 24-karat gold hitting EGP 5,217.25 per gram for buying and EGP 5,245.75 for selling

The gold prices in Egypt retreated on Thursday, with the 24-karat gold recording EGP 5,228.5 per gram for buying and EGP 5,257.25 for selling, iSagha’s data showed.

The gold prices in Egypt collectively dropped on Wednesday, with the 24-karat gold recording EGP 5,205.75 per gram for buying and EGP 5,234.25 for selling, iSagha’s data showed.

The Sukari Gold Mine’s production in Egypt increased by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in the first half (H1) of 2025, AngloGold Ashanti announced.