Gold prices were stable in the Egyptian market in trading today, Sunday 4 October 2026, with limited moves across karats compared with Saturday's trading. A gram of 21-karat gold, the most traded in the local market, stood at about EGP 6,145 for selling and EGP 6,105 for buying.
Globally, the ounce edged up to USD 4,137.54 from USD 4,137.53 yesterday, as markets continue to track dollar moves and expectations for global interest rates.
Gold prices today in Egypt
| 24-karat | EGP 7,025 | EGP 6,975 |
| 21-karat | EGP 6,145 | EGP 6,105 |
| 18-karat | EGP 5,265 | EGP 5,235 |
| 14-karat | EGP 4,095 | EGP 4,070 |
| Gold pound | EGP 49,160 | EGP 48,840 |
| Ounce (EGP) | EGP 218,435 | EGP 217,015 |
| Ounce (USD) | USD 4,137.54 | — |
Limited moves in local gold prices
Gold prices in the local market moved only slightly in today's trading: 24-karat gold rose by about EGP 10 per gram for selling compared with yesterday, while 18-karat held at its previous level.
21-karat gold rose by about EGP 5 to EGP 6,145 for selling, from EGP 6,140 yesterday, while the gold pound climbed by about EGP 40 to EGP 49,160.
The local ounce rose by about EGP 175 to EGP 218,435 for selling, while the global ounce moved only slightly, up by about USD 0.01 from yesterday.
Gold price outlook
Gold's moves in the coming period will remain tied to a number of factors, chiefly the direction of global interest rates and the US dollar, along with economic data that could shape investors' expectations for monetary policy, as well as global economic and geopolitical developments.
Investors are watching these factors to gauge the direction of gold prices, as the yellow metal remains sensitive to global market moves and shifts in demand for safe-haven assets.
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