The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced a significant $2.2 billion increase in the country’s gold reserves in 2024, elevating the total to $10.644 billion by December.
Despite an initial dip in early 2024, Egypt’s gold reserves rebounded in March to $9.003 billion © Mena Today
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced a significant $2.2 billion increase in the country’s gold reserves in 2024, elevating the total to $10.644 billion by December.
This marks a notable rise from $8.440 billion at the end of 2023, reflecting Egypt’s strategic focus on strengthening its financial resilience.
Despite an initial dip in early 2024, Egypt’s gold reserves rebounded in March to $9.003 billion. This upward trajectory continued over the following months:
By August, reserves climbed to $10.262 billion, peaking at $11.154 billion in October. A modest correction followed, with reserves at $10.777 billion in November, before settling at $10.644 billion by year-end.
In addition to the growth in gold holdings, Egypt’s overall foreign exchange reserves saw a remarkable increase of $11.889 billion in 2024. By December 2024, these reserves reached $47.109 billion, up from $35.220 billion in December 2023.
Egypt’s foreign reserves are composed of a diversified portfolio of global currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. This diversification strategy is part of the CBE’s approach to effectively manage currency market fluctuations and safeguard financial stability.
Strategic importance of growing reserves
The steady accumulation of gold and foreign currency reserves reflects Egypt’s proactive economic management, ensuring economic security and financial stability.
The CBE emphasized that maintaining robust reserves is crucial to mitigating external risks and supporting Egypt's macroeconomic stability, particularly during periods of global financial uncertainty.
The growth in gold and foreign currency reserves signals strengthened confidence in Egypt’s economic strategy and its ability to weather external financial pressures.
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