Today's trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the major losses that hit international markets led to a big decline in Egypt's stock market – around 1.5 billion EGP (U.S. $250 million). The bourse saw increased selling by foreign and Arab investors. Investors were worried about the repercussions of Mubarak's trial. The main stock index, Egy x 30 lost 1.02 percent of its value. The index of the small and medium businesses, Egy x 70, lost 0.35 percent, while Egy x 100 lost 0.48 percent. Dealings today reached 231.7 million EGP. Foreign investors accounted for 23.87 percent of today's dealings, while the Egyptians recorded 69.48 percent and the Arabs who 6.65 percent. Most of the big shares recorded large losses, including Ezz Steel, Hermis, Sodic, Orascom Construction Industries, Mobinil, al-Qalaa, and the Commercial International Bank.
