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Egyptian market volatility follows record capitalisation

Overview

The Egyptian Exchange has transitioned through periods of record highs, volatility, and subsequent recovery. On August 16, the EGX30 reached a new record of 55,854.74 points, fueled by blue-chip stocks like Telecom Egypt, Fawry, and e-finance. This rally was partly attributed to an anticipated September index reshuffle. However, profit-taking caused the EGX30 to retreat the following day, even as smaller stocks in the EGX70 Equal Weight Index gained 0.63%. A significant block trade of 18.45 million Commercial International Bank (CIB) shares, valued at roughly EGP 2.46 billion, occurred during this high-activity period. By late August, the market faced a downturn. Total market capitalization fell by 0.4% to 4.2189 trillion pounds, with the EGX30 declining approximately 0.9% over the week. During this period, Egyptian institutions were net buyers, while foreign and Arab investors recorded net sales. By August 31, the market regained momentum. Market capitalization rose to approximately 4.308 trillion Egyptian pounds. Both the EGX30 and the EGX70 EWI recorded gains, with the latter jumping 1.74%. While Egyptian buyers drove this growth, Arab and foreign investors continued to trend toward selling. In early September, the upward trend continued as the EGX30 approached the 57,000-point mark, closing at 56,676 points after a 0.72% rise. Market capitalization grew to 4.418 trillion Egyptian pounds. By mid-September, the market shifted toward rotation and consolidation, with the EGX30 ending a volatile week nearly flat, up just 0.02%. While large-cap stocks showed weakness, smaller stocks in the EGX70 and EGX100 recorded modest gains. International capital showed a preference for Egyptian sovereign debt over equities, resulting in net foreign equity sales of approximately EGP 1.04bn. On September 21, the EGX 70 dropped by 2.89%, while market capitalization stood at 4.334 trillion EGP. On September 23, the market faced renewed downward pressure from institutional selling.

Entities

Egyptian Exchange · Egyptian Stock Exchange · GlaxoSmithKline · EGX30 · Egyptian Exchange (EGX)

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  • "The EGX70 fell 1.41% to 18,162 points."

    vs

    "The EGX70 Equal Weight Index advanced 0.67% to 18,422.68 points."

    The EGX70 Equal Weight Index cannot have both advanced 0.67% to 18,422.68 points and fallen 1.41% to 18,162 points in the same session.

  • "Total market capitalization was about EGP 3.959 trillion."

    vs

    "Market capitalization was about EGP 3.923 trillion during the session."

    The total market capitalization cannot be both approximately EGP 3.959 trillion and EGP 3.923 trillion during the same session.

  • "The EGX30 fell 0.76% to 53,221 points."

    vs

    "The EGX30 slipped 0.19% to 53,627.32 points."

    The EGX30 index cannot have both closed at 53,627.32 points (down 0.19%) and fallen to 53,221 points (down 0.76%).

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian Exchange hits two-month low amid foreign institutional buying

    The Egyptian Exchange hit a two-month low as the EGX30 index declined, though foreign institutions provided a counter-signal by recording significant net equity purchases.

  2. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Middle East markets show divergence in Egypt and Kuwait

    Egyptian equities saw a shift toward smaller stocks as the EGX30 ended the week flat, while Kuwait's stock market rose 1.07% and its real estate sector recorded 1.64 billion dinars in deals.

  3. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Egyptian Exchange rises as EGX30 approaches 57,000 points

    The Egyptian Exchange rose at the start of the week, with the EGX30 index climbing 0.72% to 56,676 points, driven by net buying from domestic investors.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian Exchange indices rise as market capitalization hits 4.3 trillion pounds

    The Egyptian Exchange saw a rise in market capitalization to 4.308 trillion pounds, driven by Egyptian investor purchases and gains across major indices like the EGX30 and EGX70.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Egyptian Stock Exchange sees weekly losses amid investor selling

    The Egyptian Stock Exchange saw market capitalization fall by 0.4% this week as foreign and Arab investors sold shares, while Egyptian institutions provided net purchases amid selective trading.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian equities see record highs and volatility amid stock rotation

    Egyptian equities saw record highs followed by a retreat as investors rotated between blue-chip stocks and smaller shares. A major CIB block trade and index reshuffle expectations influenced market flows.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Regional stock markets show mixed performance in Qatar and Egypt

    Qatar's stock index fell 0.9% due to geopolitical pressures and earnings, while Egypt's EGX30 rose 0.38% amid news of a GlaxoSmithKline merger with Amon Pharmaceutical.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian stock market climbs past 55,000 points amid steady gains

    Egypt's EGX30 hit 55,000 points, closing at 54,676 with modest gains; analysts credit stable geopolitics and strong banking and healthcare stocks, while warning of overbought shares.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian Stock Exchange Unveils Reform Package to Boost Market and Attract Investment

    Egypt's stock exchange announced reforms—including AI upgrades and tax incentives—to expand market capitalisation, boost daily trading and attract over 385,000 new investors.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Egyptian EGX Falls as Profit‑Taking and Stamp Duty Pressure Market, Record Capital Value Reached

    Egypt’s EGX fell as domestic profit‑taking and reinstated stamp duty weighed on markets, while the index’s market capitalisation hovered around a record 4 trillion pounds; banks led July trading volumes.

  11. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Egyptian stock market mixed as small caps rally, weekly gains offset blue‑chip losses

    Egypt’s stock market saw small‑cap rally and weekly gains lift market cap to EGP 3.887 trillion, while blue‑chip indices fell on some days.

  12. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egyptian Stock Market Slides on Wednesday

    Egypt's EGX fell sharply Wednesday, with the EGX30 down about 1.8% to 52,028 points; other indices slipped, while Arab and foreign investors were net buyers.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · alborsaanews.com · anbaaalyoumeg.com · elaosboa.com · elzmannews.com · en.amwalalghad.com · followlebanon.com · it-boltwise.de · lahzanews.com · marsalqatar.qa · meobserver.org · puffsruffsnstuffs.com · timeskuwait.com · vetogate.com

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