Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes posted collective gains at the close of Monday’s trading session, backed by purchases by local institutions and investment funds, against sales by Arab and foreign institutions, as well as Egyptian, Arab and foreign investors.
The market capital gained about EGP 66 billion to register EGP 1.994 trillion at closing, amid transactions that totaled EGP 51.1 billion.
The EGX 30 benchmark index jumped by 3.9 percent, recording 29,616.47 points.
The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 2.36 percent, ending at 6,696.15 points.
The all-embracing EGX 100 index was up 2.93 percent, ending at 9,584.51 points.
