Gold prices experienced historic volatility during Q1 2026, starting at $4,318 per ounce and reaching an all-time high of $5,598 on January 28 before correcting to close near $4,671. This performance was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Strait of Hormuz crisis, alongside uncertainty surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve policy, strong central bank demand, and increased ETF inflows.Silver displayed even higher volatility, surging above $120 per ounce before sharply declining toward $75 due to profit-taking and forced liquidations. In Egypt, 21K gold rose by more than 25%, supported by global price gains and currency depreciation. Technically, both gold and silver maintain a bullish long-term trend despite elevated volatility.































