All EGX indices down, benchmark declines 1.32%

CAIRO - 31 August 2022: Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indices went down collectively at the close of Wednesday's trading, amid sales by foreign institutions and investment funds.

 

Meanwhile, purchases prevailed in transactions of local and Arab investment funds.

 

The market capital lost some LE 4.8 billion, closing at LE 685.2 billion after transactions totaled nearly LE 3.2 billion.

 

The EGX 30 benchmark index declined 1.32 percent, standing at 9,998.61 points.

 

The broader EGX 70 EWI of the leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) decreased 0.69 percent, recording 2,201.19 points.

 

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was also down 0.67 percent, registering 3,153.07 points.