Gold prices in Egypt climbed on Wednesday, posting a uniform 2.32 per cent rise across all key purities as global bullion markets firmed and domestic demand softened, according to official local pricing platforms. As of 17:37 local time (15:37 GMT), 24-carat gold was quoted at 6,297.25 Egyptian pounds per gram, up 143 pounds from Tuesday's close of 6,154.25 pounds. All other purities recorded similar percentage increases: Metal 19 November (EGP) 18 November (EGP) Change (EGP) Change % 24-carat 6297.25 6154.25 143.00 2.32 21-carat 5510 5385 125.00 2.32 18-carat 4722.75 4615.75 107.00 2.32 14-carat 3673.25 3590 83.25 2.32 Gold Pound 44080 43080 1,000.00 2.32 Gold prices in Egypt typically track three main indicators: international spot gold prices, the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound against the U.S. dollar, and seasonal variations in jewelry and investment demand. (1 US dollar = 47.4418 Egyptian pounds) Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English