The Egyptian stock exchange saw mixed index performance on Monday, August 25, 2025, with the main index stable and EGX 70 and EGX 100 rising. Egyptians and foreigners favored buying, Arabs favored selling, and market capitalization fell by 6 billion pounds to 2.485 trillion pounds.

The Competition Protection Authority approved CIB's acquisition of 25% shares in B Investment Healthcare Company, along with other approvals for acquisitions in various sectors.

Hezbollah's Naeem Qassem sets conditions for disarmament including Israel's withdrawal and prisoner release, affirming the party will not give up its weapon protecting it from Israel.

Botswana's President declared a public health emergency due to the collapse of the national medical supply chain, causing a severe shortage of medicines and vital supplies in hospitals and clinics.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a parliamentary confidence vote on September 8 following his proposal to cut spending by over 40 billion euros amid opposition from left and right parties.

Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly issued Decision No. 2812 of 2025 appointing Dr. Islam Abdel Azim Azzam as Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange for one year. Dr. Azzam holds multiple academic and administrative positions in finance and economics.

The General Authority for Statistics reported a 22.1% increase in non-oil exports in June 2025 compared to June 2024, with national non-oil exports rising by 8.4%. The value of re-exported goods increased by 60.2%, while the share of oil exports in total exports declined to 70.2%.

Saudi Minister Bandar Al-Kharaif has begun an official visit to the US to lead a high-level delegation aimed at strengthening economic ties and developing strategic partnerships in industry and mining, focusing on cooperation in manufacturing, automotive, aviation, medical devices, and food sectors.

European stocks fell with the Stoxx 600 down 0.3%, impacted by a 15.5% drop in Danish company Ørsted's shares. The German DAX declined 0.5% and the French CAC 40 dropped 0.4%.

Christine Lagarde confirmed that high U.S. tariffs on European products will not obstruct the Eurozone economy nearing recovery, noting the limited impact on the region's GDP.