All EGX indices up, benchmark increases 0.72%

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indices went up collectively at the close of Tuesday’s trading, pushed by extensive purchases from local institutions and investment funds as well as from Arab investors.

The market capital gained nearly LE 8.3 billion, registering LE 991.6 billion after transactions totaled approximately LE 2.3 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index rose 0.72 percent, recording 15,068.13 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI of the leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) increased 1.9 percent, hitting 2,931.03 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was also up 1.57 percent, closing at 4,326.04 points.

Source: Egypt Today Magazine