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Egypt & Global Markets · Research Desk
Friday, 16 October 2026 · Hedge Research Desk
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US and European equities advanced while Asian markets fell sharply, alongside broader gains in precious metals and crude oil.
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S&P 5007,744.06+0.33%Dow Jones52,177.69+1.08%Nasdaq26,713.03+0.08%FTSE 10010,840.40+1.08%DAX25,382.62+0.33%CAC 407,934.70+0.78%Gold$4,170.10Brent$105.92USD/EGP53.40+0.68%EUR/USD1.1213+0.16%Fed3.75–4.00%S&P 5007,744.06+0.33%Dow Jones52,177.69+1.08%Nasdaq26,713.03+0.08%FTSE 10010,840.40+1.08%DAX25,382.62+0.33%CAC 407,934.70+0.78%Gold$4,170.10Brent$105.92USD/EGP53.40+0.68%EUR/USD1.1213+0.16%Fed3.75–4.00%
S&P 500
7,744.06
+0.33%
Gold
$4,170.10
USD / EGP
53.40
+0.68%
Brent
$105.92
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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
02

Equities

Global Indiceslevels · latest change
IndexLevelChange
S&P 5007,744.06+0.33%
Dow Jones52,177.69+1.08%
Nasdaq26,713.03+0.08%
FTSE 10010,840.40+1.08%
DAX25,382.62+0.33%
CAC 407,934.70+0.78%
Nikkei 22564,425.95-4.90%
Hang Seng24,062.72-1.03%
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 / EGP53.40+0.68%
EUR / USD1.1213+0.16%
GBP / USD1.3273+0.33%
USD / JPY158.14+0.12%
Commoditieslatest
CommodityPrice
Gold · XAU/USD +1.51% · $/oz▲ $4,170.10
WTI crude +3.03% · $/bbl▲ $97.97
Brent crude -0.13% · $/bbl▼ $105.92
05

Global Economy

US · Inflation

Soaring Energy Prices Push Inflation Higher

(15 Oct) Rising energy costs are exerting upward pressure on consumer prices, complicating the central bank's efforts to cool the economy. The surge in fuel expenses threatens to reverse recent gains in disinflation and could delay anticipated monetary easing.

Read full article → The New York Times
US · Equities

Wall Street tumbles as worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh

(16 Oct) U.S. equities faced broad selling pressure as investors reassessed valuations in the technology sector amid mounting debt concerns. The downturn was further exacerbated by surging crude oil markets, which reignited fears of persistent inflationary pressures.

Read full article → Reuters
Asia · Equities

Indonesia Stocks Log Worst Day Since 1998 on MSCI Downgrade Warning

(16 Oct) Indonesian equities experienced a historic decline following warnings from the index provider regarding potential market accessibility issues. The selloff reflects deep investor concern over regulatory changes that could trigger the removal of the country from emerging market benchmarks.

Read full article → WSJ
US · Credit

U.S. Stocks Fall as Credit Fears Haunt Tech Sector

(16 Oct) Technology shares led the broader market lower as analysts highlighted growing vulnerabilities in corporate debt markets. Concerns over borrowing costs and refinancing risks for highly leveraged firms have prompted a reassessment of risk across the sector.

Read full article → WSJ
China · Equities

China Moves to Prop Up Stocks With Selling Curbs, Buybacks

(16 Oct) Chinese regulators have introduced new measures to stabilize domestic equity markets, including restrictions on short selling and incentives for corporate share repurchases. The intervention underscores Beijing's determination to halt the prolonged downturn and restore investor confidence in the financial system.

Read full article → Bloomberg.com
US · Monetary Policy

Warsh Vows to Tame Inflation as A.I. Delivers ‘Shock’ to Economy

(16 Oct) The incoming central bank leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to price stability, signaling a readiness to adjust policy if necessary. Officials are also monitoring the rapid integration of artificial intelligence, which is beginning to disrupt labor markets and alter productivity metrics across various industries.

Read full article → The New York Times
Commodities · Energy

U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Large Weekly Drop

(15 Oct) Domestic crude inventories fell significantly more than anticipated, reflecting robust demand and tighter supply conditions. The drawdown adds to the bullish momentum in energy markets, supporting higher fuel costs and complicating the broader inflation outlook.

Read full article → WSJ
India · Equities

India's battered IT stocks head for best week in 18 years on earnings boost

(16 Oct) Indian information technology shares staged a remarkable recovery, driven by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and renewed foreign investor interest. The sector's resurgence highlights a shift in market sentiment, as clients increase their digital spending despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

Read full article → Reuters
06

Egypt Focus

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

Egypt · Investment

African billionaire Dangote targets $10-$15bn investments in Egypt

(15 Oct) African billionaire Aliko Dangote targets $10-$15bn in investments in Egypt as part of a broader $50 billion expansion plan. He expressed confidence in reaching his overall $100 billion goal.

Read full article → Business Insider Africa · Ahram Online
Egypt · Macro

IMF says it will look into it if Egypt decides to request another bailout program

(15 Oct) The International Monetary Fund told Bloomberg that it will look into the matter if Egypt decides to request another bailout program.

Read full article → Asharq Bloomberg
Egypt · Macro

Moody's upgrades Egypt's credit rating by one notch with positive outlook

(16 Oct) Moody's has upgraded Egypt's credit rating by one notch. The agency also assigned a positive outlook to the country's sovereign debt.

Read full article → France 24
Egypt · Macro

Egypt negotiates with Saudi Arabia to renew $5.3 billion deposits

(16 Oct) Egypt is in negotiations with Saudi Arabia to renew deposits valued at $5.3 billion.

Read full article → Asharq Bloomberg
Egypt · Macro

Egypt's FM holds meetings with World Bank and IMF in Bangkok to discuss investment and financing

(16 Oct) Egypt's Foreign Minister held meetings on the sidelines of the 81st annual gathering of the World Bank Group and IMF in Bangkok. Discussions focused on investment, private sector support, and urging the World Bank to expand financing tools amid regional economic pressures.

Read full article → Egypt Today · Ahram Online
Egypt · Capital Markets

Egypt raises Cairo Bank IPO offering to 45%

(15 Oct) Egypt has increased the offering size of Cairo Bank's initial public offering on the stock exchange to 45%.

Read full article → Asharq Bloomberg
Egypt · Banking

Egyptian banks raise returns on dollar savings accounts to boost foreign liquidity

(15 Oct) Egyptian banks are raising returns on dollar savings accounts. The move is aimed at boosting foreign currency liquidity.

Read full article → Al Arabiya
Egypt · Energy

Petroleum and Investment ministries sign protocol to boost investment in petroleum and mining

(15 Oct) The ministries of petroleum and investment signed a cooperation protocol to boost investment in the petroleum and mining sectors.

Read full article → Egypt Oil & Gas · TradingView
Egypt · Trade

Egypt and Thailand sign 3 cooperation deals at first joint committee meeting in 20 years

(15 Oct) Egypt and Thailand signed three cooperation deals during their first joint committee meeting in 20 years. The discussions focused on expanding trade and investment cooperation.

Read full article → Egypt Independent · Ahram Online
Egypt · FX

Dollar rises against the pound by 1.99% over a week, reaching 53.65 pounds for selling

(16 Oct) The US dollar rose against the Egyptian pound by 1.99% over the past week. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank recorded the highest rate for the dollar at 53.65 pounds for selling.

Read full article → Youm7 · Al Ahram Gate
Egypt · Technology

Egypt attracts FPT’s first African investment as technology firm expands globally

(15 Oct) Egypt has attracted the first African investment from Vietnamese technology firm FPT. The move comes as the company expands its operations globally.

Read full article → TechAfrica News
Egypt · Real Estate

Egypt mulls real estate investment fund to maximize returns on NUCA assets

(15 Oct) Egypt is considering the establishment of a real estate investment fund. The initiative aims to maximize returns on assets owned by the New Urban Communities Authority.

Read full article → TradingView