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Gold prices soar after US-Israeli war on Iran

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (396+ words) Global markets opened trading on Monday with a sharp rise in gold prices driven by escalating geopolitical tensions. The US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday morning, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other senior commanders, raising fears…...

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Gold retreats from a three-week high as a strengthening dollar weighs on precious metals

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (220+ words) Gold prices retreated from a three-week peak on Tuesday, pressured by a surging US dollar despite lingering uncertainty over US trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Spot gold dropped 1.5 percent to US$5,150.38 per ounce, while US gold futures for April…...

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US dollar Index climbs above 97.8 amid tariff uncertainty

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (163+ words) The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose above the 97.8 level on Tuesday, rebounding after coming under pressure in the previous session as investors continue to assess the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. In the latest development, global logistics giant'FedEx'filed a lawsuit…...

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Why have cigarette prices in Egypt risen?

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (319+ words) The head of the Tobacco Division at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Ibrahim Embaby, said that Philip Morris's decision to raise prices of its Marlboro and L&M brands to approximately LE102 per pack was a result of significant losses incurred…...

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Mobile prices surge across Egypt’s local market

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) The Mobile Phone Dealers Division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce has disclosed a new wave of price increases enacted by the majority of domestic smartphone manufacturers, with hikes ranging between 5 percent'and 15 percent. In a press statement issued Thursday, Mohamed…...

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Egypt stocks hit record highs as market cap tops LE3.15 trillion

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (207+ words) CAIRO, Jan 23 (MENA) " Egypt's stock market hit new record levels last week, with strong gains lifting the market capitalization of listed companies above LE 3.15 trillion for the first time, reflecting improved investor sentiment. Market capitalization rose by about LE 180 billion…...

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Russian travel groups forecast up to 50% growth for Egypt in 2026

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (129+ words) According to a recent report by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), leading Russian travel providers agree that Egypt will maintain its position in 2026 as the most sought-after outbound destination for Russian tourists. Growth projections remain positive across…...

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Gold prices slump below record highs amid strengthening US dollar

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (260+ words) Global gold prices fell on Thursday, as precious metals saw a broad decline driven by subsiding geopolitical risks and a diminishing appetite for safe-haven assets. This downturn follows a shift in US President Donald Trump's stance, as he moved away…...

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Egyptian Senate discusses amendments to real estate tax law

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (306+ words) The Egyptian Senate discussed during its plenary session on Sunday a report on a government-proposed bill to amend certain provisions of Law #196 of 2008 concerning the tax on built properties. Abu-Hashima said that amending the property tax law is part of…...

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Egyptian exports exceeded more than 9 million tons in 2025 – minister

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (42+ words) Egyptian exports exceeded more than 9 million tons in 2025 " minister'Egypt Independent Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said the country's agricultural exports exceeded nine million tons in 2025. Farouk told AlQahera News channel that Egypt's agricultural exports reached 9.2 million tonnes....