The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,650.50 | -0.08% |
| Dow Jones | 51,682.64 | -1.69% |
| Nasdaq | 26,522.55 | +0.72% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,659.13 | +0.08% |
| DAX | 25,304.06 | -1.03% |
| CAC 40 | 8,065.02 | -0.65% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,018.95 | +2.40% |
| Hang Seng | 24,891.58 | -0.10% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 55,371.50 | +1.00% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.75–4.00% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.85% |
| Euro Area | |
| ECB deposit facility | 2.50% |
| ECB main refinancing | 2.65% |
| ECB marginal lending | 2.90% |
| €STR | 2.44% |
| Pair | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| USD / EGP | 51.97 | +0.51% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1478 | -0.61% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3377 | -0.92% |
| USD / JPY | 157.00 | +1.70% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +0.34% · $/oz | ▲ $4,402.40 |
| WTI crude -8.32% · $/bbl | ▼ $93.91 |
| Brent crude -7.99% · $/bbl | ▼ $97.37 |
(21 Sep) Tehran has pledged severe retaliation as U.S. pressure mounts ahead of the UN General Assembly. The threat to target Iran's economy and leadership complicates ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.
Read full article → CNBC(21 Sep) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described his preliminary talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng as successful. The discussions set the stage for the upcoming summit between the two nations' leaders.
Read full article → CNBC(21 Sep) Shares of Chinese biopharma companies advanced following reports that Washington may permit most drug licensing agreements with local firms. This regulatory clarity provides relief to a sector facing potential cross-border restrictions.
Read full article → CNBC(21 Sep) Crude prices declined as traders monitor a resilient recovery in Saudi shipments despite escalating Middle East tensions. The unexpectedly strong supply flows are currently offsetting geopolitical risk premiums in the market.
Read full article → CNBC(21 Sep) Japanese equities advanced and the yen weakened following the central bank's latest rate increase, defying typical market reactions. Government bond yields also slipped as investors reassessed the economic outlook.
Read full article → CNBC(20 Sep) Nvidia's chief executive has secured a prominent advisory role on artificial intelligence safety within the current administration. His influence highlights the growing intersection between major technology firms and federal regulatory policy.
Read full article → CNBC(20 Sep) Corporations are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence tools ranging from chatbots to automated management systems. This widespread adoption is prompting significant shifts in worker compensation and operational autonomy.
Read full article → CNBC(20 Sep) U.S. manufacturers, retailers and transportation firms are facing mounting margin pressures from a combination of tariffs and elevated operating costs. Rising fuel expenses and borrowing costs are further constraining corporate profitability across multiple sectors.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(21 Sep) The committee for tracking troubled real estate projects is coordinating with Bank of Egypt to withdraw the Gefera project land in the North Coast from Inertia Development. The move follows Inertia's failure to execute the project and meet its financial obligations, with a new investor set to take over.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Real Estate Development Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries has submitted a proposal to form a unified developers union under the Cabinet. The plan includes merging the existing chamber into the new entity to serve as its founding core.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam stated that Egypt's Nile water share of 55.5 billion cubic meters represents only 2.7% of the total rainfall in the Nile basin. The remarks were made in response to Ethiopian claims that Egypt receives the largest portion of the basin's water.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Ministry of Petroleum expects its import bill to reach about $9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2026, up from $4.5 billion in the same period of 2025. The ministry targets importing about 7 million barrels of crude oil monthly, alongside 420,000 tons of diesel and 720,000 tons of gasoline.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Emirati company ADNOC Distribution plans to invest over $1 billion to add 400 new fuel stations in Egypt across two phases. The company will also invest about $50 million to expand aircraft refueling operations at Sphinx and Hurghada airports.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Suez Canal revenues increased 56.7% year-on-year in August to $567.1 million, supported by a 27% rise in transiting vessels to 1,358 ships. Net tonnage jumped 51.1% to 68.3 million tons, as the authority works to restore traffic diverted by Red Sea security disruptions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny announced a strategy to expand EgyptAir's fleet to 200 aircraft by 2035 while eliminating losses within four years. The airline will take delivery of four new aircraft, including one Airbus A350 and three Boeing 737 MAX, before the end of 2026.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny stated that airport management contracts awarded to the private sector will last for 30 years to ensure a return on investment. The winning consortium will be announced six to eight months after the conclusion of the tender phase.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said the ministry is coordinating to contract for additional wheat shipments to hedge against global price fluctuations. The minister noted that the strategic wheat reserve covers six months of needs, supported by 5 million tons of local supplies this year.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Egypt's yarn and textile exports fell 9.4% to $617 million in the first seven months of the year, down from $681 million in the same period of 2025. Turkey remained the top export market at $186 million, while the sector targets $1.3 billion in exports by the end of 2026.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Egyptian government has started a new round of negotiations with Volkswagen Group to explore manufacturing its vehicles locally. The talks focus on utilizing existing manufacturing capabilities, determining investment volumes, and setting local production ratios.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi signed an initial agreement with Roshan, a Saudi Public Investment Fund company, to develop a mixed-use project in Riyadh. The new joint venture will be owned 51% by Talaat Moustafa and 49% by Roshan.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) A group of Egyptian construction companies has begun negotiations with Saudi National Housing to revise the prices of projects in the kingdom. The companies argue that current prices do not cover execution costs and the financial burdens of entering the Saudi market.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The EGX30 index fell 0.23% to 55,370 points on Sunday, while the broader EGX100 declined 0.18%. The US dollar decreased by 12 piastres against the Egyptian pound, trading at 51.95 pounds for buying and 52.09 pounds for selling.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla discussed the upcoming economic reform measures and the national economic transformation program. The meeting focused on coordinating efforts to enhance financial and monetary stability.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System is working to link its card network with Egypt's Meeza to allow cross-border usage in African countries. The project is in its early stages and aims to enable Meeza cardholders to use their cards in participating African nations.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Telecom Egypt plans to invest about 25% of its annual revenues, equivalent to 30 billion pounds, in infrastructure expansion. Chief Executive Tamer El-Mahdy stated the investments will be distributed across fiber optics, 5G networks, and submarine cables.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Several small and medium-sized technology companies in Egypt have stopped operations or changed their business models due to high operating costs and shifting demand. Executives noted that rising engineering salaries and declining project volumes have created a gap between expected revenues and operational expenses.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The extraordinary general assembly of e-finance approved the acquisition of 99.32% of Tamwily's capital in a two-stage deal. The first stage involves a cash payment of 956.37 million pounds, while the second stage includes a share swap valued at 3.77 billion pounds.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Giza governor approved a betterment fee for properties that gain value following the approval of the Kerdasa detailed plan for residential, administrative, and commercial activities. The fee is levied on real estate or land that increases in value due to urban planning approvals or infrastructure improvements.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The board of the Financial Services Authority, headed by Islam Azzam, issued a decision to regulate the Regional Center for Sustainable Finance and Carbon Markets. The move aims to expand the center's activities to keep pace with developments in sustainable and climate finance.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) BASF Agricultural Solutions appointed Ahmed Abu Zahra as regional and sales manager for its agricultural solutions unit in Egypt. He brings over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and business development in the agriculture and crop protection sectors.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Saudi Central Bank, SAMA, has withdrawn from the Bank for International Settlements' mBridge digital currency platform after completing its prototype in May 2025. SAMA had joined the China-led project as an observer in 2023 to research central bank digital currencies for cross-border payments.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Saudi Public Investment Fund announced the launch of Tawreed, a digital platform specializing in supply chain financing products for companies in the Saudi market. The company has received a permit from the Saudi Central Bank to begin testing its operations within the regulatory sandbox.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) The Sudanese government plans to take a package of decisions in the coming period to address mounting economic pressures and rising prices of goods and transport services. Prime Minister Kamil Idris stated that the cabinet will hold further meetings to make important decisions in the national interest.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Sep) Venezuela and French company TotalEnergies signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the energy sector, paving the way for the company's return to the country. The agreement was signed in Caracas by the acting president of Venezuela and the heads of PDVSA and TotalEnergies.
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