All EGX indices inch down on profit-taking

CAIRO - 27 July 2022:  The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indices went down collectively at the close of Wednesday's trading, amid profit-taking sales from local and Arab institutions and investment funds.

 

Meanwhile, selective purchases prevailed in transactions of Egyptian and Arab investors.

 

The market capital closed at LE 624.4 billion, after transactions totaled LE 2.7 billion.

 

The EGX 30 benchmark index decreased 0.67 percent, standing at 9,287.92 points.

 

The broader EGX 70 EWI of the leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) declined 0.62 percent, recording 1,833.9 points.

 

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was also down 0.68 percent, registering 2,686.17 points.