The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,585.73 | -1.14% |
| Dow Jones | 52,093.11 | -1.31% |
| Nasdaq | 25,981.57 | -1.66% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,658.13 | -1.42% |
| DAX | 25,402.28 | -2.33% |
| CAC 40 | 8,090.28 | -0.81% |
| Nikkei 225 | 63,794.49 | -2.26% |
| Hang Seng | 24,697.35 | -2.29% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 54,909.20 | +0.21% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.50–3.75% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.62% |
| Euro Area | |
| ECB deposit facility | 2.50% |
| ECB main refinancing | 2.65% |
| ECB marginal lending | 2.90% |
| €STR | 2.19% |
| Pair | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| USD / EGP | 52.01 | +1.56% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1547 | -0.75% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3483 | -0.51% |
| USD / JPY | 155.33 | +1.15% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD -0.99% · $/oz | ▼ $4,365.20 |
| WTI crude +4.55% · $/bbl | ▲ $104.60 |
| Brent crude +3.12% · $/bbl | ▲ $107.87 |
(16 Sep) The Bank of Japan is widely anticipated to raise borrowing costs to a fresh high, according to a recent survey. This move signals a continued shift away from the ultra-loose monetary policy that has defined the economy for years.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) Chinese consumer spending missed expectations in August as an investment slump deepened, highlighting a persistent supply-demand imbalance. The disappointing data piles further pressure on Beijing to introduce additional economic stimulus measures.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) Beijing has implemented stricter border-control regulations aimed at preventing the outflow of capital and the departure of skilled professionals. The new measures are designed to retain vital assets amid ongoing economic transitions.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) The sell-off in United States government debt is deepening as investors price in an impending interest rate hike. Bond yields have surged to their highest levels in years, reflecting shifting expectations for monetary policy.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) United States household incomes increased and poverty declined last year, according to new data from the Census Bureau. These positive labor market indicators arrive as the Federal Reserve considers further interest-rate increases that could slow economic growth.
Read full article → CNBC(16 Sep) Crude prices retreated after an unexpected increase in American inventories outweighed supply disruption concerns. Traders are closely monitoring the situation following an attack on a major Saudi pipeline, though the immediate market reaction was muted by the larger stockpile build.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) Amazon Web Services has revealed it cannot yet restore cloud services to data centers in the Middle East following drone strikes earlier this year. The prolonged outage underscores the ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in the region stemming from regional conflicts.
Read full article → CNBC(16 Sep) Indonesia has appointed a new finance minister following the sudden dismissal of his predecessor, tasking him with restoring fiscal credibility. The incoming minister brings extensive experience from his previous tenure leading the ministry's fiscal policy agency.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) BRICS leaders have repeatedly asserted the need to utilize local currencies for intra-bloc trade to reduce dependency on the dollar. However, structural and economic realities suggest that these de-dollarization discussions remain largely rhetorical rather than actionable in the near term.
Read full article → CNBC(15 Sep) The United States Senate voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, halting progress on a comprehensive market framework for digital assets. This legislative setback leaves the cryptocurrency industry without the clear regulatory guidelines it has been seeking.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(15 Sep) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed to intensify efforts to eliminate obstacles to trade and investment between the two countries during a meeting in Cairo. The leaders also affirmed that Saudi and Gulf security is part of Egypt's national security and reiterated their commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) The government is studying a plan to settle 140 billion EGP in bank debts owed by the General Authority for Supply Commodities to clear financial entanglements dating back to 2014. The Finance Ministry will repay the debt, which stems from credit facilities guaranteed by the ministry, partly in cash and the remainder through annual treasury bill issuances over 10 years starting in 2027.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) The Central Bank of Egypt withdrew 499.84 billion EGP from banks' surplus liquidity through a seven-day deposit operation, marking its largest liquidity withdrawal in about 15 months. The central bank accepted all bids at a fixed return rate of 19.5%, with the deposits maturing on September 22.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that the ministry succeeded in increasing the ratio of tax revenues to GDP by 1.6% over the past two fiscal years. He noted that this increase was achieved without imposing new burdens or raising taxes, but rather by expanding the tax base and simplifying procedures.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Egyptian Exchange Chairman Omar Radwan stated that the bourse saw about 450,000 new investors this year, up from 199,000 last year. He expects the number to reach 1 million by the end of the year if the current growth rate continues.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Commercial International Bank CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab announced that digital bank Yomo aims to attract 10 million customers in Egypt within five years. Yomo has received an initial banking license from the Central Bank of Egypt to operate as a digital bank, with CIB investing $300 million in the venture.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select a global consultant to provide technical assistance for a project aimed at sustainably supplying electricity to remote areas in Egypt via microgrids. The French Development Agency is funding the technical assistance with a grant of up to 1 million euros, which does not cover the execution of the grid or power plant works.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company aims to raise its average crude oil production to 44,000 barrels per day in the upcoming fiscal year, up from the current 33,000 barrels per day. Chairman Samir Raslan stated that the company is accelerating the implementation of the Petroleum Ministry's strategy to intensify exploration in the southern Western Desert.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Egypt is studying the establishment of an integrated seawater desalination project at the Dabaa nuclear power plant site in cooperation with Rosatom Smart Utilities. Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat met with Rosatom Smart Utilities CEO Ksenia Sukhotina to discuss developments in developing the project and localizing related industries.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Adequate sugar inventories held by traders and food manufacturers are preventing a new wave of price increases, despite the government opening sugar exports about three weeks ago. Sources said that while sugar factories raised their offer prices, they could not close deals at those levels due to large existing stockpiles purchased at lower prices.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade opened 20 new branches of its Carry On chain across Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, and Alexandria, bringing the total to 24 branches. The expansion is part of a plan to develop multi-purpose outlets that combine supermarket services with the distribution of subsidized goods.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) The Egyptian Exchange's main EGX30 index rose 0.21% to close at 54,909 points, supported by purchases from Egyptian and Arab investors. The EGX70 index for small and medium caps and the broader EGX100 index also gained 0.43% and 0.42%, respectively.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) The US dollar crossed the 52 EGP mark, rising by about 21 piastres to reach 51.99 EGP for buying and 52.13 EGP for selling. This comes despite the return of hot money flows into the secondary government debt market, with net purchases by foreign and Arab investors reaching $463 million.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) The Financial Regulatory Authority has licensed consumer finance companies to inquire about clients' behavioral assessments based on alternative data analysis through the credit bureau I-Score. FRA Chairman Islam Azzam issued decision number 2863 of 2026, requiring companies to consider the assessment results when deciding to grant or reject financing.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Egypt Maritime Ports, affiliated with the Transport Ministry, launched the trial operation of the first phase of the general cargo and bulk terminal at Sokhna Port, receiving its first vessel. Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir stated that the terminal is built on a 397,000 square meter yard and features two berths with a total length of 1,200 linear meters and a depth of up to 18 meters.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) A Chinese delegation comprising government leaders and specialized companies is visiting Cairo to explore investment opportunities in the transport sector, the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and seaports. The delegation includes officials from the Shenzhen and Shandong governments, alongside representatives from 10 technology companies and research centers focused on smart transport and digital logistics.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) A Kuwaiti real estate investment group sold about 65.5 million shares of its holdings in Ceramica Cleopatra, totaling nearly 97.5 million EGP. The transaction reduced the group's stake in the company's capital from 21.04% to 14.96%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) Orascom Investment Holding reported a 127.7% year-on-year increase in net losses during the first quarter of 2026, reaching about 689.55 million EGP. The losses occurred despite consolidated operating revenues jumping more than 12 times, driven by financial asset impairment and currency differences.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil could resume flowing through Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline within days after it was temporarily shut down following drone attacks. Wright noted that while a detailed assessment is ongoing, the resumption is expected to be measured in days.
Read full article → Economy Plus(16 Sep) The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company purchased millions of barrels of discounted Iraqi crude oil from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil through its trading arm, ADNOC Trading. The move comes as ADNOC Trading seeks to strengthen its commercial role amid supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) Libya's National Oil Corporation suspended operations at the Hamada and Tahara oil fields and a pumping station after facility protection guards closed a valve on the main Hamada-Zawiya shipping line. The NOC warned it may be forced to declare force majeure if the valve remains closed or if other fields face similar forced closures.
Read full article → Economy Plus(15 Sep) The cost of chartering oil tankers on a key route exceeded $1 million per day for the first time, reaching $1.035 million daily for shipments from the Arabian Gulf to China. The record rates reflect a shortage of vessels willing to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid the fallout from the conflict in Iran.
Read full article → Economy Plus