Precious metals recorded mixed but volatile performance during May 2026. Gold traded between $4,366 and $4,735 per ounce before closing at $4,538, influenced by the US-China tariff truce, ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions, elevated US inflation, and expectations that the Federal Reserve would delay rate cuts until September. Silver outperformed gold during the month, rallying to a high of $89.36 per ounce before settling at $75.29, supported by improving industrial demand expectations following trade developments. In Egypt, 21K gold closed near EGP 6,764 per gram, while local silver prices stabilized around EGP 131 per gram. From a technical perspective, both gold and silver maintain a broader bullish trend despite continued short-term volatility and shifting macroeconomic conditions.































