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| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,712.57 | +0.28% |
| Dow Jones | 52,495.88 | +1.02% |
| Nasdaq | 26,424.82 | -0.02% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,733.00 | -0.29% |
| DAX | 25,304.42 | -0.06% |
| CAC 40 | 7,838.49 | -0.38% |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,075.42 | -1.30% |
| Hang Seng | 23,867.74 | -1.32% |
| 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 | 54.47 | +1.09% |
| EUR / USD | 1.1227 | +0.10% |
| GBP / USD | 1.3373 | +0.49% |
| USD / JPY | 158.27 | -0.16% |
| Commodity | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold · XAU/USD -0.42% · $/oz | ▼ $4,142.60 |
| WTI crude -1.80% · $/bbl | ▼ $101.79 |
| Brent crude -0.69% · $/bbl | ▼ $108.79 |
(21 Oct) Wall Street closed higher as technology and artificial intelligence shares drove broad market gains. The Nasdaq outperformed broader indexes, supported by positive earnings momentum from major semiconductor and aerospace companies.
Read full article → Reuters(21 Oct) Elon Musk directed a slowdown in Starlink services that unexpectedly disrupted communications for Ukrainian forces. The move highlights the growing influence of private technology infrastructure in modern geopolitical conflicts and military operations.
Read full article → WSJ(21 Oct) The trading of tokenized equities is gaining significant traction in international markets, bypassing traditional exchange structures. Major Wall Street banks are pushing back against the trend, citing regulatory concerns and the need for investor protection.
Read full article → CNBC(21 Oct) Elevated crude oil costs are increasingly filtering through the global economy, impacting everyday consumer expenses. The sustained energy premium is raising the cost of essential goods and borrowing, putting additional pressure on household budgets.
Read full article → Reuters(21 Oct) Crude oil futures finished with mixed results as market participants balanced improving production output against ongoing logistical disruptions. Traders are closely monitoring regional shipping routes to gauge the immediate impact on global supply chains.
Read full article → WSJ(20 Oct) The Reserve Bank of Australia signaled a deteriorating inflation outlook, complicating its upcoming monetary policy decision. Policymakers remain divided on the necessity of an interest rate increase next month as price pressures persist.
Read full article → Reuters(21 Oct) Rising consumer prices and increased government borrowing are presenting a significant fiscal challenge ahead of the chancellor's inaugural budget. The worsening macroeconomic data limits the scope for tax cuts or expansive public spending in the upcoming financial plan.
Read full article → Reuters(21 Oct) Japan is transitioning into a new economic phase characterized by inflation sustained by robust wage growth rather than imported costs. The finance minister highlighted this structural shift as a positive development for the country's long-term economic health.
Read full article → Reuters(21 Oct) Shares in the healthcare sector are experiencing a notable rally, drawing increased capital from investors seeking defensive positioning. Market strategists view this rotation into traditional safe havens as a potential indicator of broader economic caution.
Read full article → WSJ(20 Oct) Global equity markets reversed earlier losses as renewed diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions. The improved sentiment helped stabilize risk assets and supported a broader recovery in investor confidence.
Read full article → WSJEgypt macro, the external accounts and the EGX listing pipeline in focus — sourced from economyplusme, CBE, IMF and Enterprise.
(21 Oct) President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed the government and the Tahya Misr fund to build 200,000 rental residential units. The initiative aims to address urban planning challenges and improve living conditions across the country.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) The Housing Ministry will open applications for land allocated to foreign investment in new cities starting November 1. Investors can apply through the New Urban Communities Authority's electronic portal using designated corporate e-wallets.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Maersk intends to resume all its shipping services through the Suez Canal by March 2027. The decision follows strengthened bilateral relations with the Canal Authority, which has already seen several of the group's services return to the waterway.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) The public offering for Cairo Bank shares achieved 105% subscription coverage on its second day, receiving orders for 241.3 million shares. The private placement tranche, comprising 95% of the total offering, remains open to qualified investors until October 23.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) MNT-Halan founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla stated that the company's initial public offering has drawn interest from more than 40 international funds across 10 countries. The company's shares rose 6.61% on their first day of trading on the Egyptian Exchange, closing above 26 EGP.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) EFG Hermes will begin the international roadshow for the Misr Life Insurance listing in early November, targeting investors in the UK, Gulf, US, and South Africa. The financial advisory firm will also launch the roadshow for Misr for Education in mid-November.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound, exceeding 54.50 EGP to reach its highest level in approximately six and a half months. Central bank data showed the dollar increased by 56 piastres, closing at 54.44 EGP for buying and 54.58 EGP for selling.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Talaat Moustafa Group signed an agreement with the government to develop four mega-projects across Cairo, Alexandria, and the North Coast with targeted investments of 11 trillion EGP. The developments span over 37 million square meters and are expected to create around 6 million direct and indirect jobs.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Regulatory reforms implemented by the Saudi government over recent months have accelerated construction activity and stimulated the development of previously unused land plots. According to JLL, these changes are injecting new momentum into the kingdom's construction and contracting market.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Natural gas prices in Europe have surpassed 90 euros, reaching the highest level since 2022. The increase reflects tightening supply conditions and rising demand in the regional market.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Elon Musk intends to allocate shares in SpaceX to children through newly proposed Trump accounts. The initiative aims to provide early equity access to the next generation.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Egypt aims to generate $165 million in annual revenues from transporting, processing, and liquefying gas from the Cypriot Cronos field once flows reach 500 million cubic feet per day. The government will receive 92 cents per million British thermal units, split between processing at the Zohr field and liquefaction at the Damietta plant.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced the addition of 591 new wells and 113 new discoveries between July 2024 and June 2026. The measures are part of national plans to boost hydrocarbon output and offset the natural decline of existing fields.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) The Egyptian Exchange closed higher on Tuesday, with the main EGX30 index gaining 1.94% to 52,089 points. Total trading volume reached 9.129 billion EGP across 222,278 transactions.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Total assets of private insurance funds in Egypt rose by 21.7% to 238.2 billion EGP at the end of 2025, up from 195.7 billion EGP in 2024. The funds' total investments also increased by 25.5% to 210.9 billion EGP over the same period.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) The Financial Regulatory Authority approved the establishment and licensing of seven new entities to operate in the capital market and non-banking financial sector. The move is part of the regulator's efforts to expand and deepen non-banking financial markets.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Prime Investments has signed an agreement with MSSM Corporation Holding to manage the MSSM Corporation real estate investment fund. The initial size of the fund, which represents an Egyptian-Emirati investment alliance, will be close to 3.5 billion EGP.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir announced that the first phase of the Alexandria metro will officially begin operations in April. The 21.7-kilometer line will run from Abu Qir to Misr Station, featuring 20 stations including six at ground level and 14 elevated.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Ebdaa for Pharmaceutical Trading and Distribution is targeting a listing on the Egyptian Exchange while in talks for a partnership with a national fund. The company also plans to acquire four major medical warehouses before the end of 2026 to expand its national distribution network.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) Pioneer Properties Development Group sold 190 million shares in Giza General Contractors for 129.2 million EGP, reducing its stake to 50.12%. The shares were sold at an average price of 0.68 EGP per share to Saudi businessman Nawaf bin Abdullah bin Dayel.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Ultra-wealthy buyers continued to purchase luxury homes in Dubai during the third quarter, despite overall sales in the segment dropping 17% year-on-year. The emirate recorded 86 transactions for properties priced at $10 million or more, down from 103 in the same period last year, according to Knight Frank.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery stated that the Strait of Hormuz could become obsolete within five years due to Gulf investments in alternative logistics routes. He noted that flexible transport corridors could help the region recover from the impacts of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Read full article → Economy Plus(21 Oct) Moroccan airports received over 26 million passengers during the first eight months of the year, an 8.81% increase compared to the same period in 2025. International air traffic rose 8.82% to 23.22 million passengers, while domestic traffic grew 8.76% to 2.8 million.
Read full article → Economy Plus(20 Oct) Brent crude futures rose 1.60% to $111.3 per barrel, reaching their highest level in over five months. The increase was driven by traders pricing in geopolitical risk premiums following reports of renewed attacks on vessels in the Gulf and Houthi strikes on energy facilities.
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