The market capital gained about LE 14 billion to hit LE 1.097 trillion at closing, after transactions that totaled LE 2.7 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index jumped by 1.26 percent, registering 17,430.98 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 1.78 percent, ending at 2,973.13 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was up 1.93 percent, closing at 4,478.08 points.