StocksMedium•18 October 2026•
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Egyptian Stock Market Slumps 1.9% as Market Cap Sheds 70 Billion EGP
Key Facts
1The main EGX30 index fell by 1.9% during Sunday's trading session.
2The Egyptian stock market capitalization incurred losses of approximately 70 billion EGP.
3Trading was temporarily suspended on 6 securities due to exceeding permitted downward limits.
The main EGX30 index fell by 1.9% during Sunday's trading session on October 18, 2026. Investing.com reported that the Egyptian stock market capitalization incurred losses of approximately 70 billion EGP during the day.
Trading was temporarily suspended on six securities due to exceeding permitted downward limits. The market experienced a correction following recent gains, leading to widespread selling pressure and heightened volatility.