The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,673.52 | -0.16% |
| Dow Jones | 52,786.07 | -0.75% |
| Nasdaq | 26,421.41 | +0.19% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,811.66 | +0.21% |
| DAX | 26,007.63 | +0.14% |
| CAC 40 | 8,317.98 | +0.45% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,084.24 | +1.35% |
| Hang Seng | 25,316.87 | +0.02% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 56,174.30 | -0.80% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.50–3.75% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.65% |
| 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 | 50.97 | -0.10% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1636 | +0.44% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3549 | +0.48% |
| USD / JPY | 153.32 | -3.53% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD -1.66% · $/oz | ▼ $4,417.30 |
| WTI crude +3.15% · $/bbl | ▲ $94.18 |
| Brent crude +3.89% · $/bbl | ▲ $99.24 |
(9 Sep) The United States and Iran have exchanged further military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions. The conflict has disrupted maritime traffic in the critical waterway, raising concerns over global energy supply chains.
Read full article → CNBC(9 Sep) China's factory gate inflation exceeded expectations in August, driven largely by higher commodity costs and a favorable base effect rather than a robust recovery in domestic demand. Consumer price growth remained in line with forecasts, highlighting the ongoing challenge of stimulating household consumption.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The U.S. Department of Transportation has formally questioned Ford Motor regarding its strategic partnerships with Chinese companies. The inquiry highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over domestic automakers' reliance on foreign supply chains and technology transfers.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Equities tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure experienced broad gains following new corporate partnership announcements. The sector's momentum was bolstered by strategic deals aimed at expanding data center capabilities and advancing hardware development.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The Australian government is drafting legislation that would allow social media users to disable algorithmic content feeds. The proposed regulatory shift represents a significant escalation in global efforts to curb the influence and operational practices of major technology platforms.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Financial markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience against a series of geopolitical and economic disruptions in recent years. However, analysts warn that this sustained tolerance for volatility may eventually face structural limits if underlying macroeconomic stresses compound.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The United Kingdom has implemented fresh sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move proceeds despite explicit warnings from U.S. officials regarding potential economic repercussions for the British economy.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The chief executive of Sandoz has cautioned that proposed U.S. tariffs on imported generic medications could severely disrupt supply chains. Industry leaders warn that such trade barriers would likely force manufacturers to increase costs, ultimately impacting patient access to essential drugs.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) The Department of Energy is directing grants toward domestic battery technology firms in an effort to decouple from Chinese supply chains. Despite these initiatives, industry experts note that matching China's established manufacturing dominance and scale will require significant time and capital.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Sep) Major semiconductor manufacturers are adopting advanced lithography equipment to meet the surging demand for complex artificial intelligence chips. The transition to next-generation tools underscores the industry's race to produce smaller, more efficient processors for data center applications.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(9 Sep) New Administrative Capital for Urban Development CEO Khalid Abbas stated there are no genuinely struggling real estate companies within the new capital. He noted that only six companies have amicably terminated their contracts since 2015 due to an inability to meet execution schedules, adding that the authority is offering continuous incentives to serious developers.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The government has appointed 10 independent financial advisors to prepare fair value studies for 18 state-owned companies preliminarily listed on the Egyptian Exchange, ahead of their final listing and offering. The remaining five companies out of a total of 23 are still awaiting the appointment of their financial advisors.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has established a subsidiary fund for industrial investment with an issued capital of 1 billion Egyptian pounds and an authorized capital of 10 billion Egyptian pounds. The fund aims to attract new investments to the industrial sector and logistics services by partnering with private and foreign institutions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Mostaqbal Misr Development Fund and the National Bank of Egypt have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Oilex in exchange for settling its 15 billion Egyptian pound debt owed to seven banks. Under the agreement, Mostaqbal Misr will pay 5 billion Egyptian pounds and the National Bank of Egypt will pay 4 billion Egyptian pounds, with another 5 billion Egyptian pounds to be rescheduled and 1.5 billion Egyptian pounds in accumulated interest and penalties forgiven.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Egypt is working to meet the required reforms to disburse the final 1.5 billion euro tranche of the European Union's 4 billion euro macro-financial assistance program by late 2026 or early 2027. Key conditions include completing the review of 60 major state-owned companies, enhancing financial risk management, and expanding the electronic payroll tax system to 10% of registered private sector establishments.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Annual inflation in Egyptian cities is expected to accelerate to between 15% and 15.8% in August 2026, according to a survey of six analysts and bankers by Economy Plus. The projected rise is driven by base effects, increased electricity prices, and seasonal pressures from clothing purchases and back-to-school preparations.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Air Cairo has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 30 new aircraft in a deal valued at 4.2 billion dollars. The airline's chief executive stated the deal will be self-financed alongside some bank financing, with deliveries of the A320 planes starting in 2032 and continuing through 2034.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) A consortium of Redcon Construction and Inovo has secured a construction package from UAE-based Madany Group for the Wadi Yom project in Ras El Hekma, valued at approximately 12 billion Egyptian pounds. The contract includes residential projects and infrastructure works, with an execution period of 18 months.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Pharco Pharmaceuticals plans to inject an additional 1 billion Egyptian pounds into its Egyptian factories for development and new production lines by the end of 2027. The company also intends to open its first Saudi factory in Medina with 2.5 billion Egyptian pounds in investments next year and is studying six African markets for further expansion.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Egyptian Exchange closed lower on Tuesday, with the main EGX30 index dropping 0.80% to 56,174 points amid selling by Arab and foreign investors. Meanwhile, the US dollar rose 14 piastres to breach the 51 pound mark, while the central bank absorbed 347.087 billion Egyptian pounds in liquidity from nine banks at a 19.5% interest rate.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The African Export-Import Bank is discussing with the Central Bank of Egypt the future integration of the InstaPay instant transfer app with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System. The integration, expected in the first quarter of next year, will allow all Egyptian banks to execute transactions across the African network.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Exports from Egypt's free zones increased by 11% in the first half of the year to reach approximately 14 billion dollars, up from 12.6 billion dollars in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Investment. The growth reflects a broader push to boost foreign currency earnings through non-oil exports and free zone manufacturing.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Ministry of Petroleum is working with foreign partners to restore 17 million barrels of crude oil and condensates in proven reserves over four months, from September to December. This is part of a broader plan to increase crude oil production by 12% to 15% in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Industry Minister Khaled Hashem announced the launch of the first industrial investment fund this month to direct citizen investments toward the sector. The ministry is also studying the introduction of an industrial franchise concept to link leading factories with smaller manufacturers to utilize intellectual property and help struggling facilities resume operations.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Export Development Fund has launched a training grant initiative to qualify Egyptian companies in the food, medical, and textile industries. The fund will cover 75% of the training costs provided by the Foreign Trade Training Center, with trainees contributing the remaining 25%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Ministry of Supply has approved five companies to export approximately 250,000 tons of sugar over the past two weeks as local selling prices rose 10% and inventories accumulated. The move aims to clear excess stock before the start of the new production season early next year.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Agricultural Cooperative Union plans to establish a new fertilizer factory with an initial production capacity of 50,000 tons annually and investments of about 250 million Egyptian pounds. The project will be fully funded from the union's own resources following approval from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) AI-backed cybersecurity firm White Guard aims to raise at least 2 million dollars in a new funding round planned for early 2027. The capital will be used to support research and development, expand its customer base, and scale its technological solutions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued three decisions to renew the appointments of Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Mahmoud Gabrael, and Hamdy Badawy as assistants to the head of the Financial Regulatory Authority for one year. The renewals cover key regulatory, anti-money laundering, and insurance oversight portfolios within the authority.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Qatar recorded its largest quarterly budget deficit in nearly a decade at 21.2 billion Qatari riyals during the second quarter, as natural gas revenues were hit by the US-Iran war. The deficit, reported by the finance ministry, is nearly double the 10.3 billion riyals recorded in the previous quarter.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company is preparing to issue sukuk backed by a portfolio of housing financing worth 431.3 million riyals. The transaction will be the first of its kind in the kingdom to receive a publicly announced credit rating, utilizing securitization to pool real estate loans.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) The Moroccan government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Swiss company Synhelion to build the Middle East and North Africa's first synthetic fuel plant. The facility, located in Tan-Tan, will have a production capacity of 100,000 tons of renewable fuel annually and require an investment of about 1 billion dollars.
Read full article → Economy Plus(9 Sep) Canada has implemented new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on 27.6 billion Canadian dollars worth of US goods, escalating the ongoing trade war between the two countries. The measures target a wide range of products including steel, furniture, and electronics, in response to similar tariffs imposed by the US administration last month.
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