What the markets are doing on 18 August 2026

The EGX30 fell 0.3% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 14.4 bn (36.1% above the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 32.2% YTD.

In the green: Qalaa Holdings (3.2%), Telecom Egypt (2.6%), and Orascom Investment Holding (2.3%).

In the red: Misr Cement (-7.7%), Rameda (-4.2%), and Orascom Development (-3.3%).