The market capital gained around EGP 18 billion to end transactions at EGP 2.127 trillion.

Moreover, total transactions amounted to around EGP 149.3 billion, including transactions in the bond market and ownership transfer deals.

EGX30, the main market index, increased by 0.93 percent, reaching 31,018.48 points.

Meanwhile, the small and medium-sized stocks index, EGX70, jumped by 1.36 percent to 7,210.85 points.

The all-embracing EGX100 index increased by 1.17 percent, closing at 10,316.12 points.