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Egyptian Stock Market (EGX)
Cairo's EGX and the EGX 30 mix banks, telecom, and industrials. EGP, Suez flows, and Gulf capital matter. Key indices: EGX 30. Currency EGP. Dynamic local desks cover markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, and macro catalysts.
Market hours
7 cash sessions are open right now.
- Cairo12:35 localOpen
- Dubai13:35 localOpen
- Riyadh12:35 localOpen
- New York05:35 localClosed
- London10:35 localOpen
- Tokyo18:35 localClosed
- Tel Aviv12:35 localOpen
- Johannesburg11:35 localOpen
- Nairobi12:35 localOpen
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Egypt exchange desk
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- Exchange
- EGX · Egyptian Exchange
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- EGX 30
- Session
- Cairo · Open · 12:35
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- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
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Best performing stocks
Top Egypt names by selected lookback · delayed or demo when the local feed is thin.
- 1MTArcelorMittal+5.54%$69.34
- 2GOLDGold+4.81%$42.08
- 3VALEVale+2.32%$14.99
- 4TEVATeva+2.02%$35.41
- 52222.SRSaudi Aramco+1.91%EGP 50.38 · demo
Egypt local desk
Cairo's EGX and the EGX 30 mix banks, telecom, and industrials. EGP, Suez flows, and Gulf capital matter.
EGX 30
Cairo, Dubai, Riyadh, London, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Nairobi open
- EGXEgyptian Exchange
Egypt impact news
Markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, macro, and economic drivers — flip stories with the arrows. Each item includes impact analysis and related stocks. Articles open in a popup or new tab.
Markets
Equities, exchanges, earnings, and local banking tape.
Mostly neutralMedium impact
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Global wire stories can stay narrative-only or move indices if they change growth, rates, or geopolitics assumptions. Use the related tickers below as a quick thermometer of market reaction.
- Egypt leads publication of Africa's first financial stability report
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- Egypt: FRA launches training program to prepare state-owned companies for stock market listing
IPO news is usually stock-specific.
- Egypt’s single-stock futures market trading value remains thin a month after launch
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Politics
Elections, government, and policy that can move risk.
Mixed for stocksHigh impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
- Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks - Al-Monitor
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Egypt’s president warns of regional escalation after port strike
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Saudis Form Military Alliance to Protect Red Sea Shipping
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Technology
Tech, AI, digital infrastructure, and startups.
Mostly neutralMedium impact
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Global wire stories can stay narrative-only or move indices if they change growth, rates, or geopolitics assumptions. Use the related tickers below as a quick thermometer of market reaction.
- Konecta Opens First Global Generative AI Centre of Excellence in New Cairo, Part of $100 Million Egypt Investment
AI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers.
- Egypt highlights health reform gains, calls for stronger global cooperation against rising health threats
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- Easy Entry: Egypt Introduces Digital Visa-on-Arrival System
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Disaster & climate
Weather, outages, and disruption risks for markets.
Mostly neutralHigh impact
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Global wire stories can stay narrative-only or move indices if they change growth, rates, or geopolitics assumptions. Use the related tickers below as a quick thermometer of market reaction.
- Why green transport is driving Egypt’s public investment strategy
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- Climate change threatens Egypt’s ancient rock art as Polish archaeologists race to document it
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- Coffee With Tamer El Raghy on bringing climate-smart agriculture to Egypt
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
Macro & policy
Inflation, rates, FX, fiscal, and central-bank news.
Mixed for stocksMedium impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
- IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8bn
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- IMF approves $1.8 billion for Egypt under reform programme - middle-east-online.com
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Economic drivers
Industries and sectors that contribute most to GDP and export income.
Mixed for stocksMedium impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
- Contracts stretching beyond 2040: How is Egypt tying its energy security to “Israel”?
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Syria, Egypt discuss expanding economic ties, reviving joint business council
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Egypt leads Africa in FDI inflows for fourth consecutive year
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Live wire
More headlines impacting Egypt
- Mastercard and National Bank of Egypt launch Egypt’s first USD corporate debit card
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- Egypt, Libya step up cooperation as Sisi backs Libyan stability
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8bn
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Konecta Opens First Global Generative AI Centre of Excellence in New Cairo, Part of $100 Million Egypt Investment
AI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers.
- Why Did the IMF Approve Another $1.8 Billion for Egypt?
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Egypt highlights health reform gains, calls for stronger global cooperation against rising health threats
Broad market headline - check whether risk appetite shifts.
- IMF approves $1.8 billion for Egypt under reform programme - middle-east-online.com
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks - Al-Monitor
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Egypt’s president warns of regional escalation after port strike
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- IMF Completes Key Reviews for Egypt's Fund Facilities
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
- Egypt Unlocks About $1.8 Billion IMF Payout After Passing Review
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Impacting data & catalysts
Macro, geopolitics, disasters, tech, and earnings that can spill into Egypt risk. Local where tagged, plus high-relevance worldwide prints.
Macro / policy
Intraday macro data / speech risk windowFri, Jul 31
Hawkish surprises usually lift yields and pressure growth stocks; dovish tones often support the Nasdaq complex.
Tech release
Major smartphone / AI device launch windowSat, Aug 1
Strong attach rates for AI features tend to support the OEM and semiconductor suppliers; weak demand talk can reverse that quickly.
Disaster / disruption
Global shipping chokepoint disruption watchSun, Aug 2
Longer transit times usually pressure logistics margins and some retailers; tanker and freight names may firm.
Geopolitical risk
Trade / export-control policy checkpointSat, Aug 8
Tighter export limits usually weigh on chip designers and toolmakers; defense names can see an offsetting bid.
Macro / policy
- Fri, Jul 31Intraday macro data / speech risk window
- Fri, Aug 14Central bank decision window (G3)
Geopolitical risk
- Sat, Aug 8Trade / export-control policy checkpoint
Disaster / disruption
- Sun, Aug 2Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch
Tech release
- Sat, Aug 1Major smartphone / AI device launch window
- Mon, Aug 10Autonomous / EV software update cycle
Fri, Jul 31, 2026Macro / policyhigh impact
Intraday macro data / speech risk window
Same-day Fed speak, flash PMIs, or surprise data can swing rates and the equity complex before the close.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tech releasemedium impact
Major smartphone / AI device launch window
Hardware and AI-assistant unveilings can move the lead OEM, key suppliers, and competing platform names.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Disaster / disruptionmedium impact
Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch
Red Sea / canal rerouting risk can lift freight rates and delay inventory for retailers and industrials.
Live earnings dates come from Finnhub when an API key is configured; other rows are educational illustrations. Not investment advice. Verify against primary filings and calendars.
Egypt country info
Key financial and economic indicators at a glance.
- Population
- 114 million
- GDP (2024)
- Data pending
- Economic growth
- Data pending
- National debt
- Data pending
- Debt-to-GDP ratio
- Data pending
- Central bank
- National central bank
- Finance minister
- Data pending
- Next election due
- Presidential election held 2023–24 — next presidential poll ~2030
Market holidays
Upcoming sessions when the main equity market is typically closed.
- Armed Forces Day6 Oct 2026
- New Year's Day1 Jan 2026
- Revolution Day25 Jan 2026
How the Egypt market works
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Market overview
Cairo's EGX and the EGX 30 mix banks, telecom, and industrials. EGP, Suez flows, and Gulf capital matter. This StockWatch hub gathers Egypt indices, local news, movers, and catalysts in EGP terms so you can research the tape without leaving the desk.
Exchanges & session
Primary venues include Egyptian Exchange. Session hours follow local market conventions. Check the status bar on this page for the live window.
What traders watch
- Egypt index leadership and breadth
- Local rates and EGP moves
- Regional peers and overnight US futures context
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