Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes posted collective gains at the close of Monday’s trading session, backed by strong purchases by institutions and Arab and foreign investment funds, against sales by Egyptian investors.
The market capital gained about EGP 13 billion to register EGP 1.281 trillion at closing, after transactions that totaled EGP 2.4 billion.
The EGX 30 benchmark index jumped by 0.99 percent, recording 18,910.99 points.
The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 0.49 percent, ending at 3,830.09 points.
The all-embracing EGX 100 index was up 0.67 percent, closing at 5,603.89 points.