The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained 3.7 billion pounds in early trading Monday following huge losses on Sunday on the back of Britain's exit from the EU.

The EGX 30 benchmark index went up 1.67 percent to reach 6,966.12 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) went up by 0.9 percent to reach 341.73 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose by 0.86 percent to reach 728.56 points.