The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,666.60 | -0.12% |
| Dow Jones | 53,061.95 | -0.75% |
| Nasdaq | 26,217.83 | +0.34% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,756.45 | -1.19% |
| DAX | 25,839.33 | -1.70% |
| CAC 40 | 8,280.63 | -0.47% |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,563.20 | -2.77% |
| Hang Seng | 25,317.49 | -0.97% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 55,679.70 | +0.45% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.50–3.75% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.66% |
| 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 | 51.00 | +1.57% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1601 | -0.47% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3496 | -0.74% |
| USD / JPY | 157.72 | -1.01% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +1.04% · $/oz | ▲ $4,477.10 |
| WTI crude +5.87% · $/bbl | ▲ $90.79 |
| Brent crude +5.20% · $/bbl | ▲ $95.20 |
[2026-09-03] Kuwait's military is confronting hostile missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. President Donald Trump indicated that the renewed conflict in the Middle East is expected to be short-lived.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-03] A global bond sell-off is being driven by heavy government debt issuance, an oil-price shock reigniting inflation concerns, and expectations of sustained higher borrowing costs. This shift signals a challenging new environment for markets accustomed to cheap capital.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-03] A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has transformed the shipping sector into one of the year's most prominent market trades. The geopolitical disruptions have driven freight rates higher, pushing shipping stocks to their strongest rally in decades.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-03] Markets are closely monitoring the upcoming White House summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping for signals on trade relations. The meeting will also provide critical insights into Beijing's stance regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-03] South Korea has seen its semiconductor exports increase significantly over the past year, highlighting the country's deep reliance on the chip sector. Analysts are now questioning whether a future slowdown in the semiconductor cycle could drag down the broader Korean economy.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-03] India's economic expansion has consistently exceeded expectations over the past year, demonstrating robust macroeconomic momentum. However, this strong fundamental performance has not translated to equity markets, with key stock benchmarks posting deeply disappointing returns.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-02] Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud division in dollars for the first time as part of a broader business unit consolidation. The move is expected to provide investors with greater transparency regarding its cloud operations competing directly with Amazon Web Services.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-02] Uber is implementing a significant workforce reduction to streamline its operations and accelerate its corporate strategy. The ride-hailing company is also scaling back small teams and restricting remote work for a portion of its staff to improve efficiency.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-02] Private payrolls posted their smallest monthly gain since the start of the year, falling short of expectations and reflecting a broader cooling in the labor market. The softer reading underscores a moderating trend in job creation despite overall employment holding positive.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(2 Sep) Presidents Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Xi Jinping held a summit in Cairo, signing agreements covering the Belt and Road Initiative, artificial intelligence, trade, and the digital economy. The leaders also agreed to launch the third phase of the Suez Canal Economic Zone's Egyptian-Chinese industrial expansion and announced a $665 million expansion for the Light Rail Transit project.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) The International Monetary Fund has asked Egypt's Finance Ministry to provide a quarterly breakdown of all local debt instrument maturities. The request aims to clarify upcoming repayment schedules for treasury bills and bonds, helping policymakers and investors better assess the country's refinancing needs and liquidity conditions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) The Ministry of Petroleum is preparing to pay approximately $300 million to foreign companies operating in the oil and gas sector this September. The payments, largely directed to natural gas producers in deepwater areas, are part of a new mechanism to prevent the accumulation of dues and boost investor confidence.
Read full article → Economy Plus(2 Sep) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered an assessment of stalled real estate projects to identify the causes of delays and protect the rights of buyers. Concurrently, the Financial Regulatory Authority warned contractors to carefully review contract clauses, particularly regarding the assignment of rights to mortgage finance companies, before signing purchase agreements.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Government wheat imports fell to about 170,000 tonnes between June and August 2026, down from nearly 900,000 tonnes a year earlier, due to shipping disruptions in the Black Sea. Despite the recent decline, total state and private sector wheat imports rose to 8.2 million tonnes in the first eight months of the year, and the government is considering Zimbabwe as a new supply origin.
Read full article → Economy Plus(2 Sep) Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny approved increasing the authorized capital of EgyptAir Aviation to 10 billion pounds from 2.5 billion pounds. The issued and paid-up capital was set at 9 billion pounds, divided into 90 million shares valued at 100 pounds each, all fully owned by EgyptAir Holding Company.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Egyptian developers Palm Hills and Mountain View are competing for a massive real estate project in Kuwait spanning over 2 million square meters. The project, named Mutlaa City M-3, is the first large-scale development tender launched by the Kuwaiti Housing Ministry under the real estate development system and includes 2,400 residential units.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Evance Capital Egypt is studying the establishment of a new investment entity with a capital of 2 to 3 billion pounds focused on exporting companies. The entity is expected to launch in the first or second quarter of 2027, pending final approvals from the Financial Regulatory Authority.
Read full article → Economy Plus(2 Sep) The EGX30 index rose 0.45% to close at 55,679 points, with trading value reaching 15.1 billion pounds. Meanwhile, the US dollar appreciated by 18 piastres against the Egyptian pound, trading at 51.04 pounds for buying and 51.18 pounds for selling.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Head of the Industrial Development Authority Nahed Youssef met with an Omani delegation to discuss a proposal for establishing joint special industrial zones. The meeting aimed to enhance industrial integration between the two countries and exchange expertise in developing and managing industrial areas.
Read full article → Economy Plus(2 Sep) Telecom Egypt signed an agreement with Greek company PSL to build the Sharm El-Sheikh-Taba submarine cable, spanning about 200 kilometers with a design capacity of 5 petabits. The cable is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2027, providing additional data transmission routes for international submarine cable operators.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) The Alexandria Port Authority is preparing to hand over the container terminal at berth 100 in Dekheila Port to a global alliance led by China's Hutchison Ports. The consortium also includes Switzerland's MSC, France's CMA CGM, and China's COSCO.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) EdTech startup 3C Coding School has closed a $3 million funding round through direct investment in exchange for equity. The round was led by businessman Mahmoud Ramadan and will be used to expand into the Saudi market and accelerate the development of an AI-supported educational platform.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision to renew the appointment of Mohamed El-Sayed as deputy chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority for one year starting September 1, 2026. The PM also appointed Tarek Saif as deputy chairman for a one-year term, bringing extensive experience in insurance and sustainable finance.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Microsoft estimates that its cloud data center region in Saudi Arabia will contribute $44 billion in added economic value to the kingdom between 2027 and 2030. A joint study with IDC Research indicates the center will also create around 100,000 jobs during the same period, with 30% being technical and specialized roles.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports fell to about 3 million barrels per day in August, the lowest level in at least nine years, according to tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. The decline comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and attacks on oil tankers, which increase risks to crude shipments and tighten global market supplies.
Read full article → Economy Plus(3 Sep) Iraq's oil exports increased to about 2.34 million barrels per day in August, recovering from a near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the year. Meanwhile, OPEC+ is expected to keep its oil production policy unchanged for October as the alliance focuses on negotiating production quotas for next year.
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