Gold prices rose on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Egypt and worldwide to unprecedented levels, with the ounce surpassing $4100 globally for the first time in history amid escalating fears of a renewed trade war between the United States and China.

In the local market, the price of the 21-carat gold gram – the most traded in Egypt – rose to 5510 Egyptian pounds for the first time, while the 24-carat recorded about 6297 pounds, and the 18-carat around 4722 pounds. Meanwhile, the price of the gold pound jumped to 44,080 pounds.

This record increase follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, along with new export restrictions on biotech computer programs starting next November, a move that has heightened tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

In response, China confirmed it “will not back down” and will take necessary measures to protect its interests, pushing investors toward safe havens, primarily gold, causing prices to register new historic jumps.