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 China's Economic Woes Lead to Record Gold Buying Spree READ MORE Markets on Edge: Continuing Coverage of Regional Banking Crisis READ MORE Fed's Rate Strategy for 2024: Stability Over Cuts, Says One Wall St Analyst READ MORE The REAL Reason the South Lost the Civil War READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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