EGX gains LE19B, all indexes up

CAIRO - 27 April 2023: Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes posted collective gains at the close of Thursday's trading session, backed by strong purchases by local institutions and investment funds, against sales by Arab and foreign institutions.

 

The market capital gained about LE 19 billion to register LE 1.148 trillion at closing, after transactions that totaled LE 2.7 billion.

 

The EGX 30 benchmark index jumped by 1.98 percent, recording 17,796.91 points.

 

The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 2.04 percent, ending at 3,074.93 points.

 

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was up 2.09 percent, closing at 4,674.54 points