The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth projection for Morocco, now forecasting real GDP expansion of 4.4% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, with growth expected to stabilize around 4% over the medium term. The updated figures, released following the IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article......
Spain has announced a major economic support plan worth €5 billion aimed at protecting households and businesses from the fallout of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly criticized the war, describing it as illegal under......
European electricity markets are proving more resilient than expected to the Middle East energy crisis, as rapid expansion in wind and solar generation limits the impact of surging gas prices, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Gas prices in Europe have risen by more than 50 percent since late February,......
The government of Spain has approved the release of up to 11.5 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves in response to ongoing supply disruptions affecting global energy markets. The decision comes amid concerns over reduced oil flows linked to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz,......
The long-discussed project to connect Morocco and Spain through a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar has once again returned to the center of international attention, as new developments suggest renewed political and financial interest in advancing the ambitious infrastructure plan. Spanish authorities......
European equity markets posted their first back to back weekly decline of the year as the military confrontation involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and deepened economic uncertainty across the region. While energy producers and utilities gained from the surge in crude prices, banks, airlines, and......
The number of foreign self-employed workers in Spain has surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 500,000 registered contributors to the national Spanish Social Security System for the first time. According to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, the country currently......
Chinese automaker BYD posted strong sales growth across major European markets in February 2026, reinforcing its expansion on the continent while narrowing the gap with Tesla. The increase comes as the company continues to strengthen its presence in Europe despite weaker performance in its domestic market. In......
European equities posted their steepest single day drop in months on Monday as investors reacted to the deepening military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and its fallout for global trade and energy flows. The pan-European Stoxx 600 lost around 1.8 percent, while Germany’s......
Europe channelled €45 billion into wind energy projects in 2025, installing 19.1 gigawatts of new capacity despite industry warnings that planned EU policy reforms could weaken investor confidence. According to WindEurope’s annual report, total installed capacity reached 304 gigawatts, up......
The Tanger Med port complex has consolidated its position as the leading maritime hub in the western Mediterranean, overtaking major Spanish ports and steadily closing the gap with Europe’s largest container gateways. Located in northern Morocco, Tanger Med has recorded sustained growth in international......
Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank before the end of her eight year term as president, which is due to expire in October 2027, according to a report published by the Financial Times on February 18, 2026. The development would mark a reversal for Lagarde, who less than a......
Fresh inflation data released Friday showed easing price pressures in Spain and Poland, while India unveiled a revamped consumer price index aimed at better capturing modern spending patterns. Spain’s harmonised annual inflation rate, calculated under European Union standards, fell to 2.4 percent......
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