Silver Is the New Gold' — Egyptians Try to Protect Savings In Egypt, the soaring prices and a declining currency have shifted a long-standing tradition. Traditionally, Egyptian women receive a gold jewelry set during their engagement, known as “shabka.” However, due to economic difficulties, with inflation over 30% and the currency losing half its value against the dollar, many are now receiving silver instead. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts BRICS Expansion and De-Dollarization Efforts Challenge USand EU Economic Dominance READ MORE World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos: The Polycrisis READ MORE T+1 Transition Troubles: How the Fast Pace of US Stocks Could Disrupt Currency Trades READ MORE Silver Price Forecast – Silver Continues to Look Strong READ MORE Silver price pulls back as early Fed rate-cut hopes fade READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment