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Egypt & Global Markets · Research Desk
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · Hedge Research Desk
The Read
Global equities traded with caution as slight declines across US and European benchmarks and a sharp drop in Japanese stocks offset modest gains in select Asian peers and mixed currency movements.
Strategy · Execution · Growth
S&P 5007,805.45-0.02%Dow Jones51,670.10-0.35%Nasdaq27,204.38-0.15%FTSE 10010,650.30-0.06%DAX25,259.90-0.07%CAC 407,827.63-0.07%Gold$4,177.30Brent$105.69USD/EGP52.76+0.25%EUR/USD1.1204+0.40%Fed3.75–4.00%S&P 5007,805.45-0.02%Dow Jones51,670.10-0.35%Nasdaq27,204.38-0.15%FTSE 10010,650.30-0.06%DAX25,259.90-0.07%CAC 407,827.63-0.07%Gold$4,177.30Brent$105.69USD/EGP52.76+0.25%EUR/USD1.1204+0.40%Fed3.75–4.00%
S&P 500
7,805.45
-0.02%
Gold
$4,177.30
USD / EGP
52.76
+0.25%
Brent
$105.69
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5-Year Trend

The structural picture behind today’s tape — pick an indicator to see its five-year path.

USD / EGP · EGP
55.70
▲ +255% over 5y
12.4124.0335.6647.2858.91 2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-03-312022-04-302022-05-312022-06-302022-07-312022-08-312022-09-302022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-03-312023-04-302023-05-312023-06-302023-07-312023-08-312023-09-302023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-03-312024-04-302024-05-312024-06-302024-07-312024-08-312024-09-302024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-03-312025-04-302025-05-312025-06-302025-07-312025-08-312025-09-302025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-03-312026-04-302026-05-312026-06-302026-07-312026-08-312026-09-302026-10-25 USD / EGP
S&P 500 · index
7,624
▲ +67% over 5y
3,2584,4475,6366,8258,014 2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-01-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-10-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-09-012024-10-012024-11-012024-12-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-06-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-02-012026-03-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-10-23 S&P 500
Gold · XAU/USD · $/oz
4,008
▲ +126% over 5y
1,3922,2933,1934,0934,993 2021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-06-012022-07-012022-08-012022-09-012022-10-012022-11-012022-12-012023-02-012023-03-012023-04-012023-05-012023-06-012023-07-012023-08-012023-09-012023-11-012023-12-012024-01-012024-02-012024-03-012024-04-012024-05-012024-06-012024-07-012024-08-012024-10-012024-11-012025-01-012025-02-012025-03-012025-04-012025-05-012025-07-012025-08-012025-09-012025-10-012025-11-012025-12-012026-01-012026-04-012026-05-012026-06-012026-07-012026-08-012026-09-012026-10-012026-10-23 Gold · XAU/USD
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Equities

Global Indiceslevels · latest change
IndexLevelChange
S&P 5007,805.45-0.02%
Dow Jones51,670.10-0.35%
Nasdaq27,204.38-0.15%
FTSE 10010,650.30-0.06%
DAX25,259.90-0.07%
CAC 407,827.63-0.07%
Nikkei 22567,777.52-1.82%
Hang Seng24,345.22+0.30%
03

Rates & Central Banks

US · Federal Reserve
3.75–4.00%
Fed funds target — on hold.
Euro Area · ECB
2.50%
ECB deposit facility.
Global Benchmark Rateslatest levels
RateLevel
United States
Fed funds target on hold3.75–4.00%
SOFR (overnight)3.90%
Euro Area
ECB deposit facility2.50%
ECB main refinancing2.65%
ECB marginal lending2.90%
€STR2.44%
04

Currencies & Commodities

Currencieslatest
PairRateChange
USD / EGP52.76+0.25%
EUR / USD1.1204+0.40%
GBP / USD1.3257+0.36%
USD / JPY158.32-0.12%
Commoditieslatest
CommodityPrice
Gold · XAU/USD -0.32% · $/oz▼ $4,177.30
WTI crude +0.43% · $/bbl▲ $94.14
Brent crude -0.90% · $/bbl▼ $105.69
05

Global Economy

US · Inflation

Broad Pickup in Prices Lifted Inflation in September

(14 Oct) Consumer prices accelerated across a wide range of categories last month, signaling that underlying inflationary pressures remain stubborn. The broad-based increase suggests the central bank will maintain a restrictive monetary policy stance to cool demand.

Read full article → WSJ
US · Energy

Higher Energy Prices Lift U.S. Inflation Ahead of Midterm Elections

(14 Oct) Rising costs for gasoline and other energy products were a primary driver of the latest acceleration in consumer prices. This surge presents a political challenge ahead of the midterm elections as households face increased expenses at the pump.

Read full article → The New York Times
US · Equities

AI Jitters and Rate-Hike Fears Combine for Worst Day for Stocks Since July

(14 Oct) Equities suffered their steepest decline in months as investors digested hotter-than-expected inflation data and renewed concerns over artificial intelligence valuations. The dual headwinds prompted a broad sell-off, with traders recalibrating expectations for further monetary tightening.

Read full article → WSJ
Global · Markets

Dollar gains, Wall Street stocks fall after hot inflation data

(14 Oct) The dollar strengthened against major peers as the unexpectedly robust consumer price report reinforced expectations for aggressive interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, domestic equities retreated sharply, reflecting heightened anxiety over the economic impact of tighter financial conditions.

Read full article → Reuters
Tech · Semiconductors

US chip stocks slide as inflation and AI debt fears unsettle investors

(14 Oct) Semiconductor shares experienced a pronounced decline as market participants questioned the sustainability of massive capital expenditures in artificial intelligence. The sector's retreat was further compounded by macroeconomic anxieties stemming from the latest inflation readings.

Read full article → Financial Times
Commodities · Oil

Oil prices gain on attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iran's new tactics to target tankers

(14 Oct) Crude futures advanced following reports of security incidents involving Saudi infrastructure and shifting tactical approaches by Iranian forces targeting maritime vessels. These geopolitical developments have heightened supply risk premiums in the energy markets.

Read full article → Reuters
Media · Corporate

Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022

(14 Oct) The streaming giant announced a significant reduction in its workforce, marking its most substantial layoff round in recent years. The move reflects ongoing efforts to streamline operations and improve profitability amid a highly competitive entertainment landscape.

Read full article → WSJ
Healthcare · Equities

Lilly, Merck, AbbVie Stocks Surge. Why Healthcare Is Rallying Today.

(14 Oct) Major pharmaceutical companies saw their shares rally as investors rotated into defensive sectors amid broader market volatility. The healthcare group's outperformance highlights a flight to quality as economic uncertainties persist.

Read full article → Barron's
06

Egypt Focus

Egypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.

Egypt · Macroeconomy

Egypt’s FDI Surges 55% to $9.3 Billion in H1 of FY2025/26

(14 Oct) Egypt's foreign direct investment increased by 55% to $9.3 billion in the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year. This figure reflects the total inflows recorded during the period.

Read full article → Sada Elbalad English
Egypt · Investment

Foreign investors rate Egypt’s investment risk at lowest level since 2014

(14 Oct) Foreign investors have rated Egypt's investment risk at its lowest level since 2014. The assessment was announced by the minister.

Read full article → Daily News Egypt
Egypt · Energy

Egypt Draws $6.7bn in Oil, Minerals FDI in FY2025/26

(13 Oct) Egypt attracted $6.7 billion in foreign direct investment in the oil and minerals sectors. The inflows were recorded during the 2025/26 fiscal year.

Read full article → Egypt Oil & Gas
Egypt · Real Estate

Egypt plans real estate investment fund to maximise returns from NUCA assets

(14 Oct) Egypt is planning to establish a real estate investment fund. The initiative aims to maximize returns on assets owned by the New Urban Communities Authority.

Read full article → Daily News Egypt · آراب فاينانس
Egypt · Manufacturing

South Korea's H&L Doubles Egypt Factory Investment To $30M

(14 Oct) South Korea's H&L has doubled its investment to $30 million for a sportswear factory. The facility is located in West Qantara.

Read full article → Forbes Middle East · Daily News Egypt
Egypt · Technology

Egypt overhauls digital plan to win foreign investment

(14 Oct) Egypt has overhauled its digital plan to attract foreign investment. The revision is part of the government's strategy to win international capital.

Read full article → ITWeb Africa
Egypt · Banking

Emirates NBD Egypt and EFG Hermes expand partnership to broaden access to equity investments

(13 Oct) Emirates NBD Egypt and EFG Hermes are expanding their partnership. The collaboration aims to broaden access to equity investments.

Read full article → Zawya
Egypt · Manufacturing

Siemens opens new electrification and automation factory in Egypt

(14 Oct) Siemens has opened a new factory for electrification and automation in Egypt. The facility expands the company's manufacturing footprint in the country.

Read full article → Siemens press
Egypt · Currency

Dollar exceeds 53 EGP in Egypt

(14 Oct) The US dollar exchange rate crossed the 53 EGP mark in Egyptian banks. The currency reached its highest level in five months.

Read full article → العربية · اليوم السابع · جريدة البورصة
Egypt · Investment

Egypt ranks among top 10 IFC investment portfolio as of end-June 2026

(14 Oct) Egypt ranked among the top 10 countries in the International Finance Corporation's investment portfolio. The ranking is based on data as of the end of June 2026.

Read full article → الهيئة العامة للاستعلامات
Egypt · Energy

PM witnesses signing of investment pact for energy, mining

(14 Oct) The Prime Minister witnessed the signing of an investment pact for the energy and mining sectors. The agreement is intended to boost cooperation in these strategic areas.

Read full article → Egyptian Gazette