The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,801.77 | +1.96% |
| Dow Jones | 51,179.87 | +0.54% |
| Nasdaq | 27,538.69 | +2.52% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,458.50 | -1.39% |
| DAX | 25,104.36 | -0.38% |
| CAC 40 | 7,769.21 | -0.84% |
| Nikkei 225 | 69,313.50 | +1.47% |
| Hang Seng | 23,963.31 | -2.64% |
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX 30 | 53,265.20 | -0.06% |
| Rate | Level |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Fed funds target on hold | 3.75–4.00% |
| SOFR (overnight) | 3.90% |
| 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 | 52.32 | +0.06% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1207 | -0.38% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3210 | +0.08% |
| USD / JPY | 158.19 | +0.16% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD +0.06% · $/oz | ▲ $4,159.50 |
| WTI crude +0.60% · $/bbl | ▲ $89.97 |
| Brent crude +2.16% · $/bbl | ▲ $102.49 |
(7 Oct) Federal Reserve minutes indicate that policymakers expect to increase borrowing costs before the end of the year. However, the released documents provided no clear timeline for when the next adjustment will occur.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) Consumer expectations for price increases over the next twelve months have climbed to their highest level in over two years. The central bank's latest survey highlights growing inflationary pressures among households.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Oct) The U.S. president and his national security team are reportedly discussing the resumption of large-scale military operations in Iran. This potential escalation follows the administration's rejection of a new diplomatic agreement with Tehran.
Read full article → CNBC(8 Oct) Samsung Electronics reported preliminary quarterly earnings driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors. The company forecast its operating profit to reach a record high for the period.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) The Reserve Bank of India increased borrowing costs to counter mounting inflationary pressures. Analysts expect the central bank to implement further monetary tightening before the end of the year.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) A congressional committee concluded that the trading platform exposes customer data to surveillance risks due to its ties to China. The findings contradict the company's claims of being an ordinary domestic enterprise and have pressured its valuation.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) The head of the International Monetary Fund warned that the artificial intelligence boom is simultaneously driving growth expectations and pushing up inflation. Georgieva noted that these technological pressures are emerging just as global public debt levels are rising.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) The French government faces intensifying market pressure ahead of crucial budget negotiations. This fiscal squeeze coincides with ongoing domestic unrest as student protests temporarily pause following weeks of demonstrations.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) Apollo and other financial institutions are in discussions to fund a major semiconductor acquisition by the space and technology company. The financing talks come as borrowing costs have risen for the firm and other artificial intelligence-related bonds since its recent public listing.
Read full article → CNBC(7 Oct) The World Bank upgraded its economic growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific region for the current year. However, the institution cautioned that trade expansion outside of artificial intelligence-related goods remains weak or negative.
Read full article → CNBCEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(7 Oct) The Egyptian government is finalizing the executive plan for the State Ownership Policy for 2026-2030 to maximize the private sector's role in economic growth. Concurrently, it is studying the transfer of the Chemical and Mineral holding companies to the Future of Egypt device to restructure state-owned assets.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Egypt's wheat imports fell 65% in the third quarter of 2026 to 1.3 million tons as geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea and the Middle East disrupted supply flows and raised costs. The government halted purchases from May, leaving imports to the private sector, while Ukraine surpassed Russia in monthly shipments for the first time.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The World Bank upgraded its GDP growth forecast for Egypt's current fiscal year to 4.3% from 4%, citing lower inflation, strong domestic consumption, and a recovery in extractive industries. The bank also projected inflation to reach 14.2% this fiscal year, up from 13.3% in the previous year, noting that price gains have remained largely stable since the Iran war began.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The National Social Insurance Authority achieved record investment returns of 136 billion EGP during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The authority collects over half a trillion EGP annually through contributions and investment yields, which will fund the upcoming pension increases without relying on the state budget.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The Egyptian Exchange opened the private placement market for bookbuilding on fintech firm MNT Halan, offering up to 320 million shares at 24.5 EGP each. The offering aims to raise up to 7.84 billion EGP, with founder Mounir Nakla stating that over 50% of the proceeds will be invested in the Egyptian market.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Qatari Diar for Urban Development has obtained a license to develop a 4901-feddan investment zone along the Alexandria-Matrouh coastal road. The project will feature an integrated urban community with residential, tourism, commercial, and administrative facilities.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Egyptian tourism group Travco signed a contract with the Tourism Development Authority for a 600,000-square-meter plot in Marsa Alam for $69 million. The company plans to invest between $120 million and $150 million to build three new hotels adding 1,200 rooms to the resort area.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Maxim Group for Hotels and Tourist Resorts is contracting with government entities to build three new hotels with a total capacity of 550 rooms. The projects require an investment of 900 million EGP and target business travelers and medical tourism clients, with the first hotel slated to open next May.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Economy Plus is releasing a special edition of its Capital Talks podcast from El Gouna, featuring an interview with Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom. The discussion covers the future of the Egyptian economy, international financing, and strategies to make development more tangible for citizens.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The Saudi Public Investment Fund extended the maturity of a 1 billion riyal loan for Emaar until February 2027. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stated that 5.8 million barrels of oil currently flow through the East-West pipeline, highlighting the kingdom's logistical diversification amid regional crises.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The Egyptian Exchange suspended trading and the central bank halted bank operations on October 8 to observe the October Victory holiday. In Tuesday's session, the EGX30 index fell 0.48% to 53,298 points, while the US dollar declined 11 piastres to trade at 52.25 EGP for buying and 52.39 EGP for selling.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development held discussions with representatives from the UN, World Bank, IMF, and major credit rating agencies. The talks focused on the national economic transformation program, macroeconomic developments, and current performance indicators.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the conversion of 200 to 250 schools into applied technology schools in partnership with the private sector. The initiative aims to elevate educational standards and provide graduates equipped to meet labor market demands.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The extraordinary general assembly of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company approved a 21 billion EGP increase in its paid-up capital, bringing it to 30.97 billion EGP. The capital injection will fund the reinforcement and development of the national grid to accommodate renewable energy capacities.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) The World Bank projected that Gulf Cooperation Council economies will shrink by an average of 4.3% in 2026 due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and declining oil export volumes. The broader MENA and Afghanistan-Pakistan region is also expected to contract by 2.1% this year, compared to 3.3% growth in 2025.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Twenty-four Sudanese companies involved in fuel import and distribution submitted a petition to the Sovereignty Council chairman to urgently revise fuel import and financing regulations. The companies warned that restricting imports to a limited number of firms has weakened competition and disrupted supply and pricing.
Read full article → Economy Plus(7 Oct) Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is aiming to raise nearly $12 billion in its latest funding round to build a strong financial reserve ahead of a potential domestic IPO. The company, which started the round in July targeting a 500 billion yuan valuation, previously raised $7.4 billion in its first external funding round.
Read full article → Economy Plus