Egyptian Exchange Ends Session with Broad Decline Across All Major Indices

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) ended Wednesday's trading session sharply lower, with all major indices closing in negative territory as renewed geopolitical tensions across the region and widespread profit-taking pressured investor sentiment following recent market gains.

The benchmark EGX30 index declined 1.84% to close at 52,028 points, while the EGX70 EWI Index, which tracks small and mid-cap stocks, fell 1.30% to 16,004 points. The broader EGX100 EWI Index also lost 1.29%, ending the session at 21,747 points.

The market downturn erased part of the recent rally, with investors opting to lock in gains amid heightened regional uncertainty and a more cautious trading environment.

Total market capitalization of listed companies stood at approximately EGP 3.7 trillion by the close of trading. Turnover reached EGP 9.6 billion, generated through nearly 210,000 transactions, reflecting continued investor activity despite the market's decline.

Investor flows revealed mixed sentiment across market participants. Egyptian and Arab investors were net sellers, recording net outflows of EGP 176.4 million and EGP 54.4 million, respectively. In contrast, foreign investors remained net buyers, posting net purchases of EGP 230.9 million, suggesting continued interest from international institutions in selectively accumulating Egyptian equities despite the session's broad-based losses.