The EGX30 rose 1.1% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 2.9 bn (36.2% below the 90-day average). Local investors were net buyers. The index is up 6.1% YTD.

In the green: Abu Qir Fertilizers (+7.7%), Ezz Steel (+4.8%), and Madinet Masr (+4.5%).

In the red: Eastern Company (-5.3%), Egypt Kuwait Holding (-1.0%), and Palm Hills Development (-0.7%).