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Markets steadier on Mideast peace hopes, as war hits luxury goods

Markets largely steadied Wednesday as traders waited to see if Mideast peace talks resume, though share prices of Gucci parent Kering and French luxury group Hermes tumbled on weak earnings linked partly to the conflict's fallout.

Renault to cut up to 20% of engineers

French carmaker Renault said Tuesday that it plans to reduce its number of engineers by 15 to 20 percent in the coming two years as it seeks to remain competitive.

Egypt seeks to expand building materials investment with Saint-Gobain

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry is planning to expand investments and operations in building material manufacturing in cooperation with French construction materials group Saint-Gobain, the ministry stated on Sunday.

EDECS, MEDLOG to establish new dry port in Egypt’s 10th of Ramadan city

Egyptian engineering and construction firm EDECS has signed an agreement with Swiss inland logistics and supply chain management firm MEDLOG to launch a new dry port in Egypt's 10th of Ramadan City.

Egypt signs new $215 mln chemicals industrial project in Sokhna

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a $215 million chemicals project in Ain Sokhna, as Egypt steps up efforts to attract high-value-added private investments and localize key industries, the cabinet stated on Wednesday.

Oil rises, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Oil prices jumped and stocks slumped on Tuesday after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

Egypt invites US firms to invest in data centres, renewable energy

Egypt has called on American companies to invest in data centres and renewable energy plants as Cairo seeks to strengthen industrial and trade ties with the US.

US crude tops $110 per barrel after Trump vows to escalate attacks on Iran

Oil rose more than 10% and US futures tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the United States will escalate its campaign in the coming weeks.

Oil falls and world shares jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending

World shares were higher, and oil fell briefly below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after US stocks soared to their best day in almost a year on renewed hopes that the war on Iran could soon end.

Wall Street jolts higher and recovers some war-caused losses after oil prices slow their spike

US stocks are jolting higher Tuesday as the spike for oil prices because of the war with Iran slows.

Oil falls more than 5% and world shares gain over possible de-escalation of Iran war

Oil prices fell more than 5% and world shares gained on Wednesday over the possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. US futures were up 0.9%.

Egypt car prices jump again as currency pressures, regional tensions shake stability

Egypt’s car market has entered a new phase of instability, with the return of unofficial markups (overpricing) and fresh price increases driven by escalating regional tensions, a weaker currency, and higher shipping costs, reversing much of the stability seen in 2025.

Oil prices steady, Wall Street retreats as US-Israel war on Iran approaches its 4th week

Oil prices stabilized, and Wall Street futures fell early Friday as the three-week-old US-Israel war on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on Arab Gulf countries jolted global markets.

Beltone gets FRA nod to launch Egypt 1st silver investment fund ‘Fadda’

Beltone Asset Management has received initial approval from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch “Fadda,” the country’s first silver-focused investment fund offering cumulative daily returns, in a move set to broaden Egypt’s alternative investment options, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Egypt moves to deepen auto industry localization with GM expansion plans

Egypt is stepping up efforts to localise its automotive industry through planned expansion with General Motors (GM), as the government looks to position the country as a regional manufacturing and export hub.

Egypt food processing industry a key growth engine despite technology, investment gaps: Report

Egypt’s food processing sector is emerging as a key driver of industrial growth and food security, with a market value of around $30 billion and strong export momentum, but significant gaps in infrastructure and technology continue to limit its full potential, according to a new market scan report.

TMG, CI Capital launch EGP 8 bln Egyptian real estate investment fund

Egyptian developer Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has partnered with CI Capital to launch an EGP 8 billion real estate investment fund backed by income-generating commercial assets, according to a disclosure to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on Wednesday.

Saudi consulting firm Wider to invest EGP 750 mln in Egyptian, Saudi markets

Saudi Arabia-based consulting firm Wider plans to invest EGP 750 million, approximately $14.9 million, in the Egyptian and Saudi markets over the next four years, according to a company statement on Saturday.

Egypt considers new incentives to boost automotive manufacturing

Egypt is considering new incentives for the local automotive industry as part of a plan to expand production and increase domestic manufacturing, according to a statement by the Ministry of Industry on Thursday.

Adidas taps Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris to lead supervisory board

German sportswear maker Adidas AG plans to elect Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris as chairman of its supervisory board following its annual general meeting on 7 May, the company stated on Wednesday.

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