Economy
World stock markets kicked off 2026 with strong gains on Friday, as key indices surged to historic peaks during the year's opening session. Investors carried forward the momentum from a stellar 2025, fueling optimism across major exchanges. Britain's FTSE 100 crossed the symbolic 10,000-point......
The London and Paris stock exchanges closed the final trading session of 2025 slightly lower, amid reduced activity and shortened trading hours ahead of New Year’s Eve. London’s benchmark index ended the session almost unchanged, slipping by 0.09%, while the Paris market recorded a decline......
Oil prices dipped as fears of excess supply overshadowed geopolitical tensions, which have long shaped market sentiment. Despite ongoing uncertainties linked to the war in Ukraine, traders shifted their focus to the growing imbalance between global oil production and consumption. Benchmark Brent crude......
Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos has undertaken a major shift in his artificial intelligence investment strategy, signaling a decisive move toward chip manufacturing and away from software. Recent regulatory filings reveal that Rokos Capital dramatically increased its holdings in Nvidia while......
Morocco has joined global maritime leaders at the 34th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which commenced today in London. The high-level meeting brings together representatives from member states to shape the future of the maritime sector, a critical element of the global economy. Leading......
World equity markets surged at the start of the week as investors welcomed signals from the Federal Reserve that another interest rate cut could arrive as soon as December. Stocks in Asia-Pacific bounced back strongly on Monday after a volatile period, with South Korea’s Kospi advancing 1.13 percent......
European and Indian stock markets opened higher on Friday as positive corporate earnings reports and easing trade tensions between the United States and China lifted investor sentiment across global markets. India's benchmark BSE Sensex gained 0.13% to open at 84,667.23, while the Nifty 50 rose......
Anglo American and Teck Resources have announced a landmark $53 billion merger to create one of the world’s largest copper producers, cementing Canada’s role as a global leader in critical minerals amid surging demand for metals driven by the energy transition. Formation of Anglo Teck and......
If you live in Spain, opening an overseas bank account can offer significant financial benefits, such as holding different currencies and accessing higher savings rates. While maintaining a Spanish bank account is essential for paying bills and taxes, many residents are exploring foreign accounts to......
DP World, the Dubai-based global port operator, has announced the launch of a new maritime route connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. The service, named "Atlas," is set to reshape trade logistics between the regions by offering faster, eco-friendly transportation......
Ryanair, the budget airline, has dealt a significant blow to Spanish residents and tourists by announcing the cancellation of 36 flight routes connecting Spain with domestic and international destinations by this winter. This decision follows a reduction of 13 routes earlier in 2025, which had already......
Long-term government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades across major economies, driven by rising fiscal concerns and inflation fears that are reshaping bond markets. Japanese 30-year bond yields reached a record 3.28% on Wednesday, while UK gilt yields soared to levels unseen......
Morocco’s ambitions to become a global aviation hub are taking flight as groundwork begins for a new terminal at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. This transformative project, under the National Airports Office’s (ONDA) “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to elevate the......
