Berkshire Hathaway's investments in five Japanese companies have surpassed $30 billion, with Warren Buffett continuing to buy shares and announcing plans to hold them indefinitely. The investments started in 2020 at $6.3 billion and grew to $31 billion by the end of 2023.

Mohamed Maait, IMF Executive Director, revealed ongoing discussions between Egyptian authorities and the IMF about postponing the government's privatization program until 2026, with expected flexibility from the Fund during the upcoming annual meetings.

Dr. Mohamed Maait stated that Egypt's credit rating upgrade reduces financing costs and that economic improvements have led to lower inflation and better economic indicators such as exchange rate stability and increased exports.

Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly stated that Canada will assess US government investments in critical metal companies on a case-by-case basis amid rising economic nationalism in the US, with the US acquiring stakes in key Canadian metal firms.

Gold prices in Egypt remained stable on Sunday, October 12, 2025, amid a jewelers' holiday, after global increases driven by trade and geopolitical tensions, with expectations of US interest rate cuts supporting demand for gold as a safe haven.

The United States threatens visa restrictions and sanctions against countries supporting a UN plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the international shipping sector.

A mass shooting after a football game at Leland High School in Mississippi left four dead and 12 injured, authorities reported. The incident occurred on a main street in the small city of Leland.

Standard & Poor’s upgraded Egypt’s credit rating to B with a stable outlook, reflecting successful economic reforms and the government’s ability to attract investments and strengthen international confidence in Egypt’s economy.

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable today, with 24K gold priced at 484.50 Riyals. UBS bank forecasts gold to rise to 4,200 dollars per ounce in the coming months due to lower real interest rates and a weak US dollar.

Gold prices in Egypt stabilized on Sunday, October 12, after a global rise driven by Trump's statements and escalating US-China trade tensions, with expectations of US interest rate cuts and increased demand for gold as a safe haven.