Egyptian Stock Exchange Ends Session with Strong Gains Driven by Selective Purchases

Cairo – December 15, 2025 | EcoPulse24

The Egyptian stock exchange concluded today's trading session with notable gains compared to opening levels, amid improved risk appetite and a return of selective purchases in leading stocks, particularly within the EGX30 index.

The main index EGX30 closed at 42,483.96 points, up by approximately 1% from the opening price of 42,065.2 points, after the index moved within a sideways range during the first half of the session before strengthening its gains in the second half supported by major stocks.

During the session, EGX30 reached its highest level at 42,624.11 points and recorded a low of 42,065.20 points, reflecting improved buying momentum compared to the cautious start of trading.

Total trading value in the market was approximately 37.3 billion EGP, distributed over trading volumes exceeding 2.14 billion shares through more than 115,000 transactions, indicating notable activity compared to the opening period.

Regarding stock movement, the number of declining stocks slightly outnumbered advancing ones; however, the relative weight of leading stocks supported the rise of the main index, as the market capitalization of listed stocks increased to approximately 2.99 trillion EGP at closing.

In terms of annual performance, EGX30 has enhanced its gains since the beginning of the year to reach about 42.85%, reflecting the ongoing upward trend in the market despite short-term fluctuations.

Traders believe that the positive difference between the opening and closing reflects a gradual improvement in investor confidence, with anticipation for new catalysts related to monetary policies and investment flows in the upcoming sessions, focusing on stocks with strong fundamentals.