Market capitalization surged by 829 billion Egyptian pounds over the year, closing at a record 2.998 trillion pounds.
El-Halfawy attributed the rally primarily to the Central
Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) pivot toward monetary easing. In 2025, the CBE slashed
interest rates by a total of 725 basis points across five meetings, tracking a
significant cooling in inflation.
"Rate cuts directly stimulate investment in the stock
market, real estate, and investment funds," El-Halfawy said. "This
shift encouraged investors to move away from fixed-income assets and toward
equities, pushing the indices to historic peaks."
The benchmark EGX30 index soared by 40.65 percent to finish
the year at 41,828.97 points. Other indices saw even more dramatic growth: EGX70
(Small and Mid-cap) jumped 61.19 percent to 13,125.33 points, EGX100 (Broader
Index) gained 55.34 percent to close at 17,425.88 points; and Tamayuz (SMEs) witnessed
a massive 113.27 percent surge, closing at 21,087.55 points.
He noted that exchange rate stability and improved relations
with both domestic and foreign investors were critical factors in the market’s
performance.
Growth was particularly concentrated in the financial, industrial, telecommunications, and renewable energy sectors. El-Halfawy added that strong corporate earnings from large-cap firms further boosted investor confidence, cementing Egypt’s position as a regional investment hub.