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Morocco's Economic Resilience Shines Despite Infrastructure and Social Pressures

Morocco's economy continues to demonstrate remarkable stability and resilience in the face of significant challenges, according to a recent report by Moody's Investors Service. The international credit rating agency has affirmed Morocco's Ba1 long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings,......

Morocco's Central Bank Maintains Interest Rates: A Balancing Act for Economic Recovery

In a strategic move to support the nation's economic recovery, Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has decided to hold its key interest rate steady at 2.75%. This decision, announced on September 25, 2024, reflects a delicate balance between managing inflation and fostering economic......

Morocco's Economic Outlook: A Balanced Approach to Growth and Resilience

Morocco's economic trajectory is set to navigate a delicate path in the coming year, with the Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) projecting a modest growth rate of 2.8% for 2024. This forecast, while indicating a slowdown from previous years, reflects a strategic approach to managing economic challenges and positioning......

Surging Liquidity Demand in Morocco: Central Bank's Strategic Response

Morocco's Banking Sector Faces Heightened Liquidity Needs In a recent report by Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), July saw a notable rise in liquidity demand within the country's banking sector. The average weekly requirement soared to MAD 125.3 billion, surpassing June's......

Digital Currency Dilemmas: Will Morocco’s E-Dirham Defy Global Trends?

As the world increasingly leans towards digital solutions, the concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) has gained momentum. Yet, while some nations have ventured into this realm, success stories remain elusive. With Morocco poised to introduce the e-Dirham, questions arise about its potential......

Urgent Reforms Needed for Morocco's Pension System Stability

In a recent critical assessment, the Financial Stability Report highlights pressing issues within Morocco's pension sector, necessitating urgent reforms to ensure its future viability. The report, a collaborative effort by Morocco’s central bank Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Moroccan Capital Market......

Morocco's Central Bank Poised for Further Interest Rate Reductions in 2024

In a significant move that could reshape Morocco's economic landscape, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank, is expected to implement additional cuts to its policy rates during the latter half of 2024. This forecast, put forth by Fitch Solutions, suggests a continuation of the monetary......

Morocco's Islamic Finance Sector Expands, Driven by Real Estate Boom

In a significant development for Morocco's financial landscape, Islamic financing, known locally as participative financing, has experienced substantial growth in 2023. According to the latest report from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the central bank of Morocco, the sector reached a total of MAD 21.4 billion......

Morocco's Inflation Cools to 2.4% in June 2024, Nearing Central Bank's Target

In a significant economic development, Morocco's inflation rate has shown signs of stabilization, registering an annualized growth of 2.4% at the close of June 2024. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the tumultuous period that began in November 2022, when inflation started an upward......