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| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,773.95 | +1.17% |
| Dow Jones | 51,267.90 | -0.41% |
| Nasdaq | 27,477.31 | +2.45% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,497.94 | -1.75% |
| DAX | 25,254.21 | -0.47% |
| CAC 40 | 7,834.10 | -2.51% |
| Nikkei 225 | 70,499.41 | +5.61% |
| Hang Seng | 24,228.47 | -1.68% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 53,553.40 | -0.66% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.75–4.00% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.88% |
| 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 | 52.38 | +0.65% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1222 | -1.05% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3217 | -0.12% |
| USD / JPY | 158.11 | +0.45% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD -1.14% · $/oz | ▼ $4,154.30 |
| WTI crude -3.62% · $/bbl | ▼ $89.51 |
| Brent crude -1.80% · $/bbl | ▼ $100.47 |
(6 Oct) The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific region while cautioning that expansion outside of artificial intelligence-related goods remains weak. The institution highlighted the risks associated with market concentration in the technology sector.
Read full article → CNBC(6 Oct) India's finance minister indicated that negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States have stalled, leaving little room for compromise. This development signals growing skepticism regarding the near-term closure of the bilateral deal.
Read full article → CNBC(6 Oct) Recent increases in government borrowing costs have sparked concerns about a potential debt spiral driven by elevated yields. However, analysts suggest that current market conditions do not yet indicate an imminent fiscal crisis for the United States.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) Beijing has closed a significant number of primarily rural lenders in an effort to consolidate the sector and create better-capitalized institutions. The regulatory push aims to strengthen the broader financial system by reducing the total number of smaller banks.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) Western sanctions have forced a major rerouting of Russian bullion exports, leading to a significant surge in shipments arriving in Hong Kong. This shift highlights the ongoing restructuring of global commodity trade flows following the invasion of Ukraine.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) The chief executive of Nokia stated that the construction of data centers would accelerate significantly if not for ongoing supply chain limitations. These comments underscore the persistent and robust demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure despite broader debates over development pacing.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) Moody's warns that aging populations in Western nations will soon begin to shrink, creating fundamental shifts for the global economy. The credit rating agency notes that this demographic tipping point will force difficult policy decisions regarding public finances.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) Japanese corporations are withdrawing from the Chinese market at an unprecedented pace due to deteriorating diplomatic relations and a slowing local economy. Businesses are currently reassessing their operational presence amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) Airlines are reducing flight capacity in response to climbing jet fuel costs, even as consumer demand for travel remains strong. Consequently, passengers are likely to face higher ticket prices, though the carriers' profit margins will not necessarily expand.
Read full article → CNBC(5 Oct) The chief executive of Saudi Aramco cautioned that rebuilding depleted global oil inventories will require a prolonged period to complete. He warned that supply constraints could further tighten as regional conflicts continue to disrupt energy markets.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(6 Oct) An Economy Plus poll indicates that economists expect Egypt's inflation to stabilize between 14% and 15% in September, despite concerns over a rising fuel import bill. Headline inflation in cities slowed to 14.5% in August from 14.9% in July, while core inflation rose to 14.9% from 14.7%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) CI Capital expects Egyptian banks to lead the Middle East and North Africa banking sector in profit growth during the third quarter. The research firm forecasts that 78% of regional banks will post positive profit growth, with the Egyptian sector seeing a 26.1% year-on-year increase in net profits.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Ministry of Transport is allocating 9 billion EGP to develop and upgrade several berths at Alexandria Port to boost operational capacity and attract more maritime trade. The Alexandria Port Authority will fund the project from its own resources, which also includes completing infrastructure in recently allocated logistics zones.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Billionaires including Nassef Sawiris and Mohammed Mansour are among those relocating from the UK, with total wealth tied to departing individuals reaching $160 billion over the past two years. The moves follow tax reforms targeting wealthy foreigners, prompting Sawiris to move to Italy and the UAE, and Mansour to return to Egypt.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Logistics and delivery platform Bawsata aims to double its daily shipments to 400,000 parcels, up from the current 200,000. Founder and CEO Mohamed Ezzat stated the company currently holds a 40% to 50% share of Egypt's shipping market and is funding its expansion through internal resources and bank loans.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Egypt aims to produce 10 million cubic meters of desalinated water daily. The state is expanding these projects using modern global technologies in cooperation with major specialized companies, including a partnership with ACWA Power.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Non-oil private sector growth in Saudi Arabia accelerated in September 2026 at the fastest pace since February, driven by recovering domestic demand and higher sales. The expansion signals a partial recovery in the sector's momentum following the outbreak of the Iran war late last year.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The CEO of Saudi Aramco stated that the company is capable of providing 12 million barrels per day of oil within days.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Saudi Insurance Authority has canceled the licenses of 26 insurance companies.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Egypt's fuel import bill surged by about 36% to nearly $21.8 billion between January and September 2026, up from $16 billion in the same period last year. Natural gas imports accounted for $10.544 billion of the total, while petroleum products and crude oil imports reached $7.423 billion and $3.37 billion, respectively.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized that the Nile is Egypt's lifeline and that its water share is an established historical and legal right that cannot be diminished. He added that Egypt seeks cooperation with Nile Basin countries but will defend its water security using all means guaranteed by international law.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Fintech giant MNT Halah aims to raise about 7.84 billion EGP by offering 20% of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange at a target price of 24.5 EGP per share. Sources indicated the fair value is set at 25.92 EGP, with a possibility to increase the offering to 400 million shares, raising the float to 25%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Egyptian Exchange closed lower on Monday, shedding about 24 billion EGP in market capitalization amid selling by Arab and foreign investors. The main EGX30 index fell 0.66% to 53,553 points, while the equal-weighted EGX70 and the broader EGX100 indices both declined by 0.89%.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Financial Regulatory Authority granted approvals for the establishment, registration, and licensing of 12 non-banking financial entities and investment funds. The decisions included the establishment of the Tag Egypt Tourism Real Estate Assets Investment Fund Company.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) FRA Chairman Islam Azzam issued a circular to insurance companies to enhance disclosure and transparency controls for policies featuring gold or other investment-linked strategies. The move aims to protect client rights and ensure clarity regarding the nature and risks of these insurance products.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Ministry of Electricity plans to build a 500 kV substation and a connection line at a cost of 3 billion EGP to power a data center project in New Alamein. The project, led by a US consortium including Heka Data, will initially require up to 5,000 megawatts of electricity, with the consortium bearing the substation's construction costs.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The National Bank of Egypt reported a net profit of 175.5 billion EGP after taxes in 2025, up from 133.3 billion EGP in 2024. Total assets grew 13% to 10.6 trillion EGP by the end of August 2026, while customer deposits rose 15% to 6.4 trillion EGP over the same period.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Bank of Egypt recorded a net profit of 100.9 billion EGP in 2025, compared to 81.3 billion EGP in 2024, marking a growth of over 24%. Total assets increased by 16% to 4.205 trillion EGP, with both direct loans and deposits growing by 17% to reach 1.403 trillion EGP and 2.935 trillion EGP, respectively.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) The Urban Development Fund is currently surveying unused or suboptimally utilized lands and buildings overlooking the Nile Corniche to determine their best use. The media center of the Cabinet confirmed that the fund has not offered these Nile-fronting sites for sale.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Officials in the Grain Division of the Federation of Industries expect Egypt's rice production to reach about 8 million tons in the current harvest season, up from 7.5 million tons last year. Large quantities of new paddy rice are entering the markets as harvesting continues across several governorates.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Arab African International Bank has been included in the Forbes list of the world's best-performing banks for 2026. The global ranking, launched in cooperation with market research firm Statista, evaluates financial institutions based on their financial performance, resilience, and sustainable growth.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Fitch Ratings stated that the preliminary draft of Saudi Arabia's 2027 budget reflects the financial pressures facing the kingdom, with expectations of higher spending and a wider deficit. The rating agency noted that the government expects a fiscal deficit of about 4.9% of GDP in 2026, down from the actual 5.8% recorded in 2025.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Crude oil exports from Arab Gulf countries exceeded pre-war levels on about half the days in September, supported by increased Saudi shipments. Initial data from Kpler showed the region's average crude exports reached 18.3 million barrels per day in the seven days ending September 30.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Iraq plans to lease additional oil tankers, including a very large crude carrier and a Suezmax vessel, to strengthen its control over oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as tensions remain high in the strategic waterway.
Read full article → Economy Plus(6 Oct) Precious metals consultancy Metals Forecast expects gold prices to reach record levels in 2027. The forecast is driven by investors shifting to alternatives to traditional dollar-denominated assets amid persistent inflationary pressures and growing US fiscal deficits.
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