CAIRO: Egyptian stock index EGX30 has fallen 10 percent and the EGX70 has fallen 15 percent by noon on Thursday. Trading on Egypt's stock market was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning after the EGX 30 index fell 6.2 percent during the first 15 minutes of trading. The fall comes after two days of demonstrations and clashes with police across Egypt. According to the Egyptian bourse's website, the 6.2 percent drop left the index at 5,916.74 points. On Wednesday, the index had fallen by 6 percent to 6,318 points by closing time. Analysts attribute the fall to lack of confidence in Egypt's stability as unexpected demonstrations erupt across the country. The demonstrations come less than two weeks after unrest led Tunisia's president to flee the country. Egyptians looked to Tunisia for inspiration and planned demonstrations for Tuesday, January 25. The demonstrations continued into Wednesday, and more are planned for Friday. Reuters quoted a local newspaper as saying Egypt's bourse cheif had previously said there was no reason to suspend trading and called for calm from investors. “This will lead to more panic after the open,” said Amr El Feky at Cairo Capital Securities. At least six people have been killed throughout Egypt in clashed between demonstrators and state security forces. BM