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| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,785.76 | +0.36% |
| Dow Jones | 53,732.41 | -0.56% |
| Nasdaq | 26,729.16 | +0.14% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,750.11 | -1.39% |
| DAX | 26,440.31 | +0.46% |
| CAC 40 | 8,636.80 | -1.02% |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,930.60 | +2.93% |
| Hang Seng | 25,521.99 | -1.60% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 55,854.70 | +1.48% |
| Instrument | Rate / Yield | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Policy corridor | ||
| Overnight deposit | 19.00% | unchanged |
| Overnight lending | 20.00% | unchanged |
| Main operation rate | 19.50% | unchanged |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.50–3.75% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.62% |
| 1-year UST | 3.98% |
| 2-year UST | 4.17% |
| 3-year UST | 4.24% |
| 5-year UST | 4.36% |
| 10-year UST | 4.68% |
| 30-year UST | 5.25% |
| Euro Area | |
| ECB deposit facility | 2.25% |
| ECB main refinancing | 2.40% |
| ECB marginal lending | 2.65% |
| €STR | 2.19% |
| Pair | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| USD / EGP | 50.20 | +0.71% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1590 | +0.38% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3555 | +0.33% |
| USD / JPY | 159.10 | -0.03% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +1.02% · $/oz | ▲ $4,453.80 |
| WTI crude -1.27% · $/bbl | ▼ $82.21 |
| Brent crude -0.31% · $/bbl | ▼ $88.70 |
(17 Aug) Japan's economy expanded in the second quarter but grew at a slower pace than analysts anticipated. The softer gross domestic product reading underscores ongoing challenges for the export-driven economy.
Read full article → CNBC(16 Aug) European equities have quietly delivered strong returns, challenging the perception that the region lags behind its U.S. counterparts. Goldman Sachs highlighted this outperformance, arguing that several long-held bearish narratives about the asset class are unfounded.
Read full article → CNBC(17 Aug) Prolonged deployments in the Middle East are taking a toll on the morale and mental well-being of U.S. military personnel. The mounting strain on naval forces underscores the operational challenges of the ongoing regional conflict.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(17 Aug) The government is coordinating with the petroleum ministry to identify the most ready oil companies for a temporary listing on the Egyptian Exchange. Between three and four companies are expected to be selected within the next two weeks, though approvals from the Sinai Development Authority may affect the timing.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Mobco, Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling, Sidpec, and Cleopatra Hospital will join the main index starting September 1, replacing Oriental Weavers, Orascom Investment, Arab Cement, and Kima. The Egyptian Exchange announced the changes following its semi-annual periodic review.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The consolidated value of projects under execution increased 3.7% year-on-year to $14.47 billion by the end of June, including its share in Belgium's BESIX. Excluding BESIX, the backlog grew 13.9% to $10.9 billion, while new consolidated contracts surged 58.4% year-on-year.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The Financial Regulatory Authority approved the mandatory tender offer for up to 329.47 million shares, representing 90% of Al Tawfiq Leasing's total capital. The swap ratio is set at 0.1919 shares of Baraka Bank Egypt's capital increase for every one share of the target company.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Egypt's four mobile operators are studying changes to their sales incentives to prioritize customer data verification over the sheer volume of lines sold. The proposed adjustments align with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority's mandate to implement biometric fingerprinting at branches starting in September.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The government bought 4.72 million tons of local wheat between mid-April and mid-August, a 20% increase from the previous year but short of the five million ton target. The purchases aim to reduce the country's dollar expenditure and reliance on imports, as it remains the world's largest wheat importer.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The Ministry of Supply signed an executive contract with Al Dhahra Agricultural Trade to import wheat under a financing program from the Abu Dhabi Exports Office. The $500 million facility will fund wheat purchases over five years at a rate of $100 million annually.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Ten financial institutions expect the Central Bank of Egypt to keep the overnight deposit rate at 19% and the lending rate at 20% at its upcoming policy committee meeting. Analysts cite ongoing geopolitical risks, energy price volatility, and moderate inflation levels that do not currently warrant a rate change.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The Central Bank of Egypt has directed commercial banks to obtain its prior approval before granting, renewing, or increasing foreign currency credit facilities for private companies contracted to supply goods or services to government entities. The new directive expands existing controls on dollar financing linked to the public sector.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation intend to participate in the state-owned lender's upcoming stock market listing in the second half of the year. The government aims to offer a 30% to 40% stake to raise between 23 billion and 32 billion Egyptian pounds.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The International Finance Corporation, the EBRD, and four African and Arab investment funds are negotiating to acquire a 10% private placement stake in the state-owned insurer. The government targets raising about 14 billion Egyptian pounds from the listing, which would be the largest in the Egyptian Exchange's history.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The main index rose 1.1% to close at a record 55,854.74 points, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks. Top contributors included Commercial International Bank, Telecom Egypt, Fawry, iFinance, and Talaat Moustafa Group.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The German Company for Battery Industries is establishing a cardboard plant and an acid plant to supply its battery manufacturing operations. The cardboard facility is expected to begin operations in three to four months, while the larger acid plant will start in early 2027.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The new platform creates a unified channel for receiving and resolving investor complaints within a specified timeframe. Additionally, the government activated a self-start mechanism for anti-dumping and countervailing duties to protect local industries without waiting for formal complaints from producers.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Fresh onion exports fell to 123,000 tons in the first half of 2026, down from 168,000 tons in the same period last year. The decline reflects weaker demand from European buyers, prompting exporters to redirect more of their trade toward Arab markets, primarily Saudi Arabia.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The US dollar fell against the local currency at the end of Sunday's trading, closing at 50.19 Egyptian pounds for buying and 50.32 Egyptian pounds for selling.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The state-owned company aims to boost output at its Abu Zenima facility, which spans 23,500 square meters. The plant operates with an investment volume of 2.5 billion Egyptian pounds and a capital of 300 million Egyptian pounds.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Minister Mahmoud Esmet met with the RenewEnergy Group alliance to discuss a comprehensive project featuring solar plants and pumped hydro storage. The project will be implemented in two phases to provide stable and sustainable power to the national grid.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Hassan Nasr, head of the petroleum materials division, stated that pricing depends on multiple variables including global oil prices, the dollar exchange rate, and inflation. He noted there are currently no clear indicators to confirm whether prices will be raised or lowered in the near future.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The bank's portfolio grew from $2.040 billion in January to $2.516 billion in August, with the financial sector accounting for 43.4% and energy for 26.6%. The AfDB also committed about $450 million to support private-sector renewable energy projects in the country.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Mohamed Hamed Sharif sold 20 million shares at an average price of 24 Egyptian pounds per share, reducing his ownership from 16.05%. CI Capital Securities acted as the executing broker for the transaction.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Net profit dropped to 826.3 million Egyptian pounds from 1.04 billion Egyptian pounds a year earlier, driven by higher financing costs and increased provisions. Conversely, revenues surged to 26.90 billion Egyptian pounds from 19.08 billion Egyptian pounds.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Net profit fell to 292.3 million Egyptian pounds, pressured by an 86.3% increase in financial expenses to 181.9 million Egyptian pounds.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The stock closed at 120.4 riyals, marking its largest daily gain since June 9, as investors anticipate that the appointment of Mazen Al-Sudairi will boost market activity. The Capital Market Authority oversees market regulation, while Tadawul Group manages the financial market infrastructure.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) The exploration and production company's profit reached about $518 million, up from the same period last year. Revenues also grew 12% to 685 million rials, compared to 612 million rials in the first half of 2025.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Aggregate revenues reached 12.7 billion dinars, equivalent to $4.3 billion, up from 12.2 billion dinars in the same period last year. According to the Tunis Afrique Presse agency, 46 of the 71 listed companies reported improved revenues during the first six months of 2026.
Read full article → Economy Plus(17 Aug) Producers are transferring large volumes of crude across the Arabian Gulf to help limit price surges and ease inflation fears, according to people familiar with the matter. The shipments cross the Strait of Hormuz covertly before the oil is transferred from ships to other tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Read full article → Economy Plus