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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......

Morocco's Economic Crossroads: Central Bank Urges Caution on Flexible Exchange Rate Transition

In a decisive press conference on Tuesday, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri delivered a sobering assessment of Morocco's readiness to transition to a flexible exchange rate regime. Despite notable macroeconomic progress, Jouahri emphasized that the nation's economic landscape, particularly......

Bank Al-Maghrib Lowers Interest Rates to 2.75% Amid Inflation Decline

In a significant monetary policy shift, Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced a 25 basis point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 2.75%. This move, marking the first rate change in over a year, comes on the heels of a notable decline in inflation pressures......

BAM Amplifies Monetary Interventions Amid Market Stability

The Moroccan economy continues to display resilience and investor confidence, maintaining market stability despite global economic fluctuations. Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank, has significantly increased its interventions in the monetary market, injecting MAD 127 billion ($12.7......

Dirham Declines Against Euro's Strength

The dirham, Morocco's official currency, has experienced a noticeable decline against the euro, drawing the attention of financial analysts and market watchers. According to a recent report from Morocco's central bank, the dirham's exchange rate fell by 0.46 percent against the euro from......

Morocco Primes for Next Phase of Exchange Rate Flexibility

In a move poised to further liberalize Morocco's economy, Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui has signaled the nation's readiness to advance to the next stage of its flexible exchange rate regime. In an interview with SkyNewsArabia on Monday, Alaoui spoke optimistically about the......

Study Warns of Rising Food Costs Amid Climate Crisis

A recent study published by scientific publishing "Springer Nature" delivers a sobering message, signaling an imminent surge in food prices fueled by the escalating global warming crisis. Conducted by a team of experts, the research paints a grim future, particularly for nations in the southern......

Moroccan Dirham's Stability Against Dollar, Euro Fluctuates Amid Central Bank's Weekly Auctions

The Moroccan dirham displayed a mixed performance against major foreign currencies last week, as per the latest data released by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank. While the dirham maintained its value against the U.S. dollar, it experienced a decline of 0.91% when measured against......

Morocco Aims for 10% Green Share in Central Bank Reserves

In a significant move towards sustainability, Morocco is charting a green course with its central bank spearheading the effort. Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco's central bank, announced on Friday the ambitious goal of increasing the allocation of foreign currency reserves......