The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,718.60 | +0.09% |
| Dow Jones | 53,414.25 | -0.27% |
| Nasdaq | 26,506.99 | +0.40% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,822.13 | -0.02% |
| DAX | 26,006.53 | -0.96% |
| CAC 40 | 8,306.15 | +0.05% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,544.82 | +3.45% |
| Hang Seng | 25,345.57 | +0.06% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 56,627.80 | -0.09% |
| 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 | 50.87 | +0.15% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1627 | +0.27% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3537 | +0.16% |
| USD / JPY | 153.44 | -4.22% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +2.70% · $/oz | ▲ $4,484.20 |
| WTI crude +2.22% · $/bbl | ▲ $93.03 |
| Brent crude +2.13% · $/bbl | ▲ $97.67 |
(8 Sep) Iran has criticized Canada for backing U.S. efforts to maintain pressure in the Strait of Hormuz following recent escalations in the Middle East. The diplomatic friction highlights the expanding geopolitical fallout as allies coordinate responses to regional hostilities.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Shares of the key Nvidia supplier fell following the announcement of a major global share sale to raise capital. The equity issuance comes as hardware manufacturers navigate robust demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure while managing balance sheet expansion.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Financial markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience against a barrage of geopolitical and economic shocks in recent years. However, strategists warn that this durability may not last indefinitely as underlying vulnerabilities accumulate across the global system.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The Canadian aerospace manufacturer highlighted its existing American manufacturing footprint in response to demands that it localize production to maintain market access. The dispute intensifies just as sweeping retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods are set to take effect in Canada.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Chinese trade data for August showed exports gaining momentum while imports fell short of expectations, widening the structural surplus. The divergence intensifies international pressure on Beijing to stimulate domestic demand and rebalance its economic model away from export reliance.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Crude prices advanced as escalating tensions and exchanged strikes in the Middle East raised concerns over potential supply disruptions. The sustained geopolitical risk premium is testing market assumptions about the duration and economic impact of the regional conflict.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Sep) U.S. government bond yields are approaching a key technical threshold that could trigger broader volatility across asset classes if breached. Strategists caution that persistent fiscal expansion and rising borrowing costs threaten to destabilize current market valuations.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Sep) The luxury automaker is implementing a sweeping restructuring program to eliminate thousands of roles and drive significant operational savings. The aggressive cost-cutting measures are designed to offset intensifying competition from Chinese rivals, the fallout from a recent cyberattack, and new U.S. tariffs.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Sep) The central bank's official foreign reserves fell by a record margin last month, reflecting aggressive market operations to support the currency. The substantial drawdown underscores the institution's commitment to curbing yen weakness despite the depletion of its war chest.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(8 Sep) Egypt's net international reserves rose to 57.215 billion USD at the end of August 2026, up 921 million USD from the previous month. The increase was primarily driven by a rise in gold holdings, which offset a decline in foreign currency assets.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) China's Huawei plans to build electricity storage batteries in Egypt with a total capacity of 4,000 MWh across two projects in Wadi El Natrun and Nag Hammadi. The projects are expected to be operational before the end of 2027, with funding provided by the Future of Egypt Development Fund and the Tahya Misr Fund.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Export Development Fund disbursed 19.4 billion EGP in exporters' entitlements during the first half of 2026. This includes 7.28 billion EGP in cash to 1,970 companies under the immediate payment initiative, alongside 3.9 billion EGP settled via electronic offset for tax and customs dues.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Air Cairo is preparing to submit a request to Airbus to purchase 15 A320 aircraft, with the deal expected to be finalized as early as this week. The carrier currently operates around 30 Airbus A320s, along with regional Embraer and ATR turboprop aircraft.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Ministry of Transport plans to invest 13.2 billion EGP in the current fiscal year to complete port development projects, including Alexandria, Damietta, and the Red Sea. The allocation includes 8.9 billion EGP for Alexandria, 2.7 billion EGP for the Red Sea, and 1.6 billion EGP for Damietta.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Egyptian Petroleum Authority and Saudi Arabia's Petromin signed a protocol to establish a specialized company to manage Petromin's investments and expansion plans in Egypt's lubricants sector. The move aims to attract new investments and increase local production.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Creative Investments Holding closed its seed funding round with initial financial commitments of 20 million USD, targeting a total capital of 50 million USD. The company aims to build an investment platform focused on creative brands and experiences in the MENA region.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Financial Regulatory Authority suspended trading on Al Ahram for Printing and Packaging shares for 15 days starting September 10. The decision follows an auction ruling on some company assets and financial disclosures that raised doubts about its ability to continue operations.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Vodafone Egypt, in partnership with Elsewedy Electric and KSA Tech, will launch two data centers with a total investment of 1.1 billion USD. The largest facility will have an expansion capacity of 192 MW, while the second will be Egypt's first sovereign AI data center.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar stated there are no significant delivery delays in Egypt, noting that minor construction delays of a month or two are normal for such projects. He added that the company's undeveloped land bank in Egypt is sufficient for at least the next 10 years.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The New Urban Communities Authority allocated seven land plots, ranging from 50 to 300 feddans each, to real estate developers in New Alamein City. The plots were awarded through a partnership system following a competitive bidding process, with winners including Amer Group and RO for Construction.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met with DIFC Governor Issa Kazem to discuss registering Sahl for Digital Solutions in the financial center. The electronic payment and utility billing company, partly owned by the National Investment Bank, aims to expand regionally and serve Egyptians in the UAE.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Egyptian Exchange's main EGX30 index fell 0.9% to close at 56,627 points, pressured by net selling from Egyptian and foreign investors. Conversely, the EGX70 and EGX100 indices for small and mid-cap stocks both rose by 0.23%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government's commitment to executing the state ownership policy document through the offering of stakes in several state-owned companies. The statement followed a government meeting to track the restructuring and governance of these entities.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Commercial representation offices provided 40 investment opportunities worth 3 billion USD during the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. The offices also facilitated 197 export opportunities valued at 310 million USD.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Egyptian cotton exports totaled 205 million USD between September 1, 2025, and August 29, 2026, distributed among 25 trading companies. The crop remains a strategic focus for the government amid efforts to deepen the textile industry and boost exports.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development met with Americana Restaurants executives to discuss the company's expansion plans in Egypt, particularly in food manufacturing, agricultural investment, and exports. Officials invited the company to visit Egypt to accelerate the procedures for its expansion projects.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Orians for Industry and Trade is negotiating with an Egyptian investor to implement a new agricultural project on 1,000 feddans for growing jojoba and black seed. The project requires initial investments of around 350 million EGP, according to company chairman Mahmoud Abdel Raouf.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Pharmaceutical sales in Egypt surpassed 210 billion EGP during the first eight months of 2026, up from 186 billion EGP in the same period last year. The growth was attributed to the introduction of new drugs, price hikes for some dietary supplements, and an expanding consumer base.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Financial Regulatory Authority granted approvals to four companies to conduct non-banking financial activities using financial technology. The move aims to expand digital services and enhance customer access to financing and investment products, including microfinance.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Commercial International Bank Egypt completed the first issuance of Capital Securitization's 18th program for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, valued at 1.4 billion EGP. The issuance is part of a three-year securitization program totaling 5 billion EGP to support and diversify financing sources.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Egyptian Petrochemicals Company is executing 80 projects to develop and upgrade its assets with total investments of 1.5 billion EGP. The plan aims to maximize the utilization of available production capacities and expand its product portfolio.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Elsewedy Capital Holding aims to begin production at its phosphate fertilizer plant in Ain Sokhna by the end of 2028. The consortium plans to export 80% of the project's output and is preparing to apply for a special free zone status to secure tax benefits.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Business growth in the Saudi construction sector accelerated in August 2026 for the fourth consecutive month, supported by strong demand and a recovery in new orders. The Al Rajhi Construction Sector PMI rose to its second-highest level since its inception in January.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) The Public Investment Fund launched Khaleej Coast for Real Estate Development to build an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Khafji coast. The project will feature a 10-kilometer waterfront, over 16,000 residential units, and around 1,400 hotel units upon completion.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar stated that the cessation of the war between the US and Iran reduced the company's booking cancellations by half. He made the remarks while discussing the company's operational performance and market conditions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is in discussions to acquire stakes in oil refineries in Thailand and Nigeria to build its international refining business. The potential deals include crude supply contracts and access to fuel products for ADNOC to sell to other buyers.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Akdital, the largest private hospital operator in Morocco, began operations in Saudi Arabia by opening its first facility in Riyadh. The group plans to invest 5.3 billion riyals, or about 1.4 billion USD, in the kingdom by 2030.
Read full article → Economy Plus(8 Sep) Goldman Sachs projected that oil prices could surge to 120 USD per barrel if attacks on shipping in the Middle East escalate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The forecast follows Brent crude rising near 98 USD per barrel, its highest level since July.
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