EGX benchmark index hits all-time high

CAIRO – 6 June 2017: The Egyptian Exchange’s (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 recorded its highest level since inauguration by the end of Tuesday’s session, pushed by local and foreign purchases.

The EGX30 ended Tuesday at 13,627 points, marking an increase of 0.79 percent from 13,520 points Monday.

The EGX70 added 0.41 percent to reach 593.3 points at close. Further, the all-embracing EGX100 index was also up 0.43 percent to hit 1,408 points.

Market capitalization gained around LE 2.3 billion ($127 million) totaling LE 683.5 billion. The market turnover amounted to LE 1.1 billion and Arab traders were the sole net sellers.