The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,636.36 | +0.06% |
| Dow Jones | 52,380.66 | -0.73% |
| Nasdaq | 26,253.34 | +0.59% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,670.06 | -0.80% |
| DAX | 25,576.45 | -1.02% |
| CAC 40 | 8,156.67 | -1.57% |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,774.14 | -0.38% |
| Hang Seng | 24,949.52 | -1.05% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 56,500.70 | +0.58% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.50–3.75% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.64% |
| 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 | 51.19 | +0.77% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1641 | +0.11% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3556 | +0.18% |
| USD / JPY | 153.41 | -1.45% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +0.62% · $/oz | ▲ $4,457.20 |
| WTI crude +5.07% · $/bbl | ▲ $96.12 |
| Brent crude +4.94% · $/bbl | ▲ $101.04 |
[2026-09-10] The chief executive of UBS cautioned that investors are facing an increasingly complicated environment due to multiple macroeconomic headwinds. He warned against market complacency as geopolitical and economic risks continue to accumulate globally.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-10] Crude prices advanced as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over potential supply disruptions. The market reacted to military strikes targeting Iranian tankers near a critical shipping chokepoint.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-10] India's strategy to build a self-reliant renewable energy ecosystem is encountering significant reliance on Chinese supply chains. The expansion of its green energy footprint highlights a critical dependency on Beijing for essential components.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-10] Ant International is collaborating with Visa and Mastercard to establish common standards for artificial intelligence-agent payments. The partnership will focus on developing frameworks to verify and monitor transactions executed by automated systems.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] The Treasury Department announced a significant expansion of its longer-term debt buyback operations. The planned purchases represent a substantial increase over the normal run rate, following recent guidance from the Treasury Secretary.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] The head of the air traffic control organization has ruled out a cyber attack following severe operational disruptions at Heathrow Airport. Airlines have criticized the authority for the incident, marking another major failure in recent years.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] Private equity firm Silver Lake is combining two French software companies to accelerate their artificial intelligence capabilities. The merger brings together a business management software provider and a payroll platform to create a larger enterprise technology group.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] Google announced a major capital expenditure to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland. This deployment represents the technology giant's largest single investment in Europe to date, underscoring its commitment to expanding regional data capacity.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] The United States announced new import bans targeting various Canadian products as bilateral trade tensions intensify. The restrictions on several consumer and industrial goods are scheduled to take effect later this month.
Read full article → CNBC[2026-09-09] The chairman of a major Japanese shipping company warned that sharp fluctuations in the yen could create confusion in global financial markets. He highlighted the risks that extreme currency volatility poses to international trade and broader economic stability.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(10 Sep) The Islamic finance industry in Egypt surpassed $40 billion by the end of the first half of 2026, driven by growth in Islamic bank assets, joint Islamic financing, and sukuk. Fitch Ratings noted that Gulf investments, diversification needs, and economic reforms will support the sector's growth in the second half of 2026 and 2027.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Ministry of Industry received 10 applications for billet production licenses, including four for 500,000-ton capacity and six for 200,000-ton capacity. The total capacity of the offered licenses reaches 2.8 million tons, with companies such as Egypt National Steel and Al-Ashry Group competing for the permits.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Betti Egypt, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Almarai, plans to invest approximately EGP 6 billion to expand its manufacturing capabilities and production lines. The company's current investments in Egypt exceed EGP 7 billion, and the new funds aim to meet growing local and export demand.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Travco for Tourism and Hotels intends to invest over $500 million to add about 1,200 hotel rooms across five African and European countries in 2027. The expansion, which includes markets in Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, and Spain, will be funded equally through internal resources and bank loans.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The real estate sector captured 25.5% of total stock exchange turnover in the second quarter of 2026, with trading volume reaching EGP 143.8 billion. Analysts attribute the surge to investors shifting toward real estate stocks amid rising prices and increased market liquidity.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The organizers of Cityscape Egypt have cancelled this year's edition of the real estate exhibition, postponing it to next year. The decision aligns with current market needs and follows a recent slowdown in property sales after a period of high demand driven by currency depreciation.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) HOF Capital, co-founded by Onsi Sawiris, acquired Porsche's stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group for a total value of about 1 billion euros. Following the transaction, the fund holds a 23.5% stake in Rimac Group and a 45% direct stake in Bugatti Rimac.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The value of financial transactions via mobile wallets operated by telecom companies in Egypt rose 56% year-on-year to nearly EGP 3 trillion in the first half of 2026. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority reported that the total number of mobile wallets reached 57.01 million, executing 2.22 billion transactions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade launched the first phase of a price reduction initiative on September 10, 2026, covering 284 outlets nationwide. The six-month program includes 12 essential goods initially, expanding to 30 items, and involves the Holding Company for Food Industries and Lulu Hypermarket.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Egypt's imports of liquefied natural gas fell by about 11% in September to 73 billion cubic feet, down from 82.8 billion cubic feet in August. The decline coincided with stable Israeli gas flows, which recovered to nearly 1 billion cubic feet per day after maintenance work in the Mediterranean.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The business confidence index in Saudi Arabia rose in August to its highest level since the outbreak of the war between the US and Iran. The increase was primarily driven by recovering confidence in the industrial and services sectors, despite ongoing tensions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Brent crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid renewed geopolitical tensions and exchanges of fire between the US and Iran. The price increase reflects growing concerns over supply disruptions in the region.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) A scientist at AI company Anthropic warned that artificial intelligence possesses the potential to eliminate humanity. The statement highlights growing concerns among tech researchers regarding the existential risks of advanced AI systems.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Egyptian Exchange's main EGX30 index rose 0.58% to close at 56,500 points, driven by net buying from Egyptian and Arab investors. Meanwhile, the EGX70 index for small and medium caps fell 0.31%, and the broader EGX100 index declined 0.23%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The US dollar appreciated by 15 piastres against the Egyptian pound, reaching 51.14 EGP for buying and 51.27 EGP for selling. The movement occurred despite continued net buying of $142 million by Arab and foreign investors in the secondary government debt market.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Spot gold prices increased by 1.03% to $4,400.3 per ounce, supported by a weaker dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. US gold futures for December delivery also rose 0.07% to $4,442 per ounce as markets await upcoming US inflation data.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed a contract with China's TBEA Shenyang to develop the Economic 2 and Taba substations in the Canal electricity zone. The project is scheduled to be completed within 17 months from the date of signing.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Mohamed Awad, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, met with UAE Undersecretary of Investment Mohamed Abdelrahman Al Hawi to prepare for a joint Egyptian-Emirati business forum. The discussions focused on enhancing investment cooperation and exploring available opportunities between the two countries.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Abu Ghaly Motors Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Helicopters to develop the civil helicopter market in Egypt. The partnership aims to combine Airbus's global expertise with Abu Ghaly's local presence to advance vertical air mobility for both public and private sectors.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Entlaq is preparing to launch the fourth edition of the Egyptian Entrepreneurship Sector Annual Report Summit in El Gouna from September 10 to 12. The event aims to host over 500 participants, including government representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs, under the theme of data and innovation.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Maritime and petroleum services company Maridef returned to profitability in the first half of 2026, posting a net profit of $4.55 million compared to a loss of $22.32 million in the same period last year. The improvement was driven by an 11.1% increase in operating revenues to $43.09 million.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The board of directors of Cairo for Poultry approved the sale of the company's stake in facility security services firm Aman and the liquidation of Cairo Leasing. The company disclosed the decisions to the Egyptian Exchange without providing details on the stake size or targeted sale value.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) An investment alliance led by UAE's Marlan Space and US-French startup Loft Orbital plans to invest $1 billion to add 40 AI-powered satellites to its network. The joint venture, Orbitworks, expanded its initial plan of 10 satellites after securing an agreement with the French Space Agency to provide services via the Altair network.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Saudi Cabinet approved the creation of a war risk insurance pool for goods and vessels to enhance the market's capacity to handle maritime risks. Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan stated the pool aims to improve technical readiness and expand coverage capacity in partnership with the private sector.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) The Iraqi General Company for Ports met with experts from the German Agency for International Cooperation to discuss the repercussions of closing the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions focused on the impacts on trade, maritime transport, and supply chains, involving the company's technical deputy and senior marine engineers.
Read full article → Economy Plus(10 Sep) Chinese AI startup DeepSeek intends to begin procedures for an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR market this year. The company has hired CITIC Securities to prepare for the listing, though the size, timing, and target valuation of the IPO remain undetermined.
Read full article → Economy Plus