Egyptian Stock Exchange Drops at Close After Morning Gains; EGX30 Loses 1.19%

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The Egyptian Stock Exchange ended trading on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with a noticeable decline after losing the positive momentum seen in the early hours of trading, due to profit-taking and selling pressures on leading stocks.

The EGX30 index closed at 41,504 points, down 1.19% compared to the previous session's close, according to trading data on contracts for difference (CFD) tracking the main index of the Egyptian market.

Comparison Between Morning Performance and Close

Egyptian stocks showed stable to positive performance at the beginning of the session, supported by cautious optimism and continued investor appetite following recent gains. However, this trend did not hold until the close, with selling pressures rising, particularly on high-weight stocks within the index.

This shift from morning gains to losses at close reflects the hesitation among traders, as the index reached historical levels prompting some investors to secure their profits.

Medium and Long-Term Market Performance

Despite the daily decline, the performance of the EGX30 index remains positive in the medium and long term, as:

• The index achieved a monthly gain of 2.48%.

• It recorded a strong annual increase of 36.07% compared to the same period last year.

This confirms that the overall market trend remains upward, supported by improved liquidity, renewed interest from local and foreign investors, and strong performance from several leading sectors.

Analytical Perspective

Analysts believe the current decline represents a natural correction following a strong upward wave, noting that the index's ability to maintain levels above the 41,000 point threshold will be crucial in determining the trend in upcoming sessions.