The Egyptian stock market witnessed a collective decline in its indices during the mid-session of Monday, September 21, 2026. The main index, EGX30, decreased by 0.83% to reach 54,910 points. Similarly, the EGX30 weighted index dropped by 0.93% to 68,323 points, while the EGX30 total return index fell by 0.73% to 25,646 points. The EGX35-LV index, which tracks low-volatility stocks, declined by 2.17% to 6,750 points.
The decline was not limited to the main indices, as the EGX70 equal-weighted index, which tracks medium and small-sized companies, slipped by 0.01% to 21,063 points. The EGX100 equal-weighted index also experienced a significant drop of 2.51% to 22,6938 points. Furthermore, the Islamic Sharia index fell by 1.16% to 6,592 points. This downward trend indicates a challenging session for investors in the Egyptian stock market.
To understand the current situation, it's essential to look at the market's performance in the previous week. On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the first session of the week, most of the Egyptian stock market indices declined. The market capitalization lost approximately 12 billion Egyptian pounds, closing at 4.384 trillion pounds. The EGX30 index decreased by 0.23% to 55,371 points, while the EGX30 weighted index dropped by 0.46% to 68,965 points.
The EGX30 total return index fell by 0.22% to 25,835 points, and the EGX35-LV index declined by 1.16% to 6,671 points. However, the EGX70 equal-weighted index managed to rise by 0.01% to 21,063 points. The EGX100 equal-weighted index and the Islamic Sharia index experienced declines of 0.18% and 1.16%, respectively. These movements suggest a volatile market environment.
In contrast, the Egyptian stock market had a positive session on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the last session of the previous week. The market capitalization gained approximately 75 billion Egyptian pounds, closing at 4.396 trillion pounds. The EGX30 index rose by 1.23% to 55,498 points, and the EGX30 weighted index increased by 1.37% to 69,287 points.
The EGX30 total return index grew by 1.23% to 25,893 points, and the EGX35-LV index jumped by 1.8% to 6,888 points. The EGX70 equal-weighted index and the EGX100 equal-weighted index also saw significant gains of 1.52% and 1.57%, respectively. The Islamic Sharia index rose by 1.66% to 6,749 points. This upward trend indicates a strong recovery in the market.
The current decline in the Egyptian stock market indices could be attributed to various market and economic factors. Investors are advised to stay informed and cautious when making investment decisions. The market's performance in the coming sessions will be crucial in determining the overall trend for the week.
Key points
- - The Egyptian stock market indices declined collectively mid-session on Monday, September 21, 2026. - The EGX30 index decreased by 0.83% to 54,910 points, and other indices also experienced significant drops. - The market capitalization lost approximately 12 billion Egyptian pounds on the previous Sunday, but gained 75 billion pounds on Thursday.
