The EGX30 rose 0.5% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 5.1 bn (13.3% above the 90-day average). Regional investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 26.6% YTD.

In the green: Misr Cement (+2.7%), Oriental Weavers (+2.0%), and Orascom Construction (+1.8%).

In the red: Egypt Aluminum (-1.7%), Ibnsina Pharma (-1.2%), and Qalaa Holdings (-1.1%).