CAIRO - 29 April 2026: Egypt’s stock exchange closed in positive territory on Wednesday, with total market capitalization rising by around LE 15 billion.
The combined value of listed companies reached LE 3.672 trillion, supported by total transactions of approximately LE 60 billion, including bonds, treasury bills, and block trades. Trading in equities alone recorded about LE 8.3 billion.
The market’s gains were driven by net buying from local and Arab institutions, as well as purchases by Arab and foreign individual investors. In contrast, foreign institutions and Egyptian retail investors were net sellers during the session.
Benchmark indices posted modest increases. The main EGX30 index rose 0.29 percent to close at 52,383.13 points, while the EGX70 index for small- and mid-cap stocks gained 0.36 percent to 14,023.15 points.
The broader EGX100 index led the gains, advancing 0.52 percent to finish at 19,626.65 points, reflecting broader buying interest across the market.
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