Gold prices surged to $3,888 per ounce (+3.4%) supported by heightened expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a U.S. government shutdown that fueled market uncertainty. Silver prices also climbed 4.3% to $48 per ounce. In Egypt, gold (21K) rose to EGP 5,236 per gram, while silver reached around EGP 79.5. Additional support came from Indian festive demand, anticipated Chinese market reopening, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Technical indicators suggest possible short-term corrections before the uptrend resumes, with analysts projecting gold could approach $4,200 by year-end if dovish monetary conditions persist.























