The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained 11.9 billion pounds at the close of Sunday’s trading amid optimism about improved economic performance in the coming stage with an acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) now in office.

The EGX 30 benchmark index jumped by 2.43 percent to reach 10,339.58 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid-cap enterprises (SME) went up by 1.68 percent to register 2,195.49 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index also increased by 1.9 percent to close at 3,152.72 points.

Source: State Information Service Egypt