The EGX30 plummeted by 5.0% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 9.2 bn (127.1% above the 90-day average). Local investors were net buyers. The index is up 11.8% YTD.

In the green: Orascom Construction (+20.0%), Talaat Moustafa Group (+20.0%) and Edita (+20.0%).

In the red: Alexandria Containers and Cargo Handling (-20.0%), Abu Qir Fertilizers (-19.9%) and Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (-19.5%).