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Morocco’s Fiscal Challenges: Budget Deficit Climbs to MAD 35.2 Billion

Rising Government Spending Overshadows Revenue Gains As of July 2024, Morocco's budget deficit has expanded to MAD 35.2 billion ($3.56 billion), up from MAD 27.7 billion ($2.8 billion) in the same period last year, according to the Treasury General of the Kingdom (TGR). The deficit includes a positive......

Morocco's Strategic Cash Surplus Maneuvers

In a significant move, the Moroccan Treasury and External Finance Department, operating under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has executed three substantial cash surplus investments totaling MAD 13.2 billion. The first transaction involved a repo investment valued at MAD 11 billion, spread over......

Morocco's Fiscal Deficit Narrows Significantly to MAD 1.18 Billion in April

Morocco's fiscal situation has undergone a remarkable turnaround, showcasing substantial improvement as the budget deficit shrinks to a mere MAD 1.18 billion (approximately $113 million) by the end of April 2024. This figure marks a significant decline from the MAD 10.58 billion deficit recorded......

Advancing Consular Services Online: A Leap Towards Modernization

In response to the longstanding request from Moroccan residents abroad (MRE), the implementation of an online consular service demonstrates the deep concern that His Majesty King Mohammed VI has for the members of the Moroccan community living overseas, aiming to enhance their reception and support at......

Moroccan Customs Revenues Surge to Over MAD 20 Billion in Q1 2024

In a testament to Morocco's strong economic performance, the Kingdom's General Treasury (TGR) has reported that net customs revenues soared to a remarkable MAD 20 billion ($2 billion) in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 1.8% increase compared to the same period the previous year. According......

U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Rise After Strong Jobs Report

U.S. Treasury bond yields rose on Friday after March employment data exceeded expectations. The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds increased by 7 basis points to 4.378%, while that of 2-year bonds rose to 4.715%. The U.S. economy added 303,000 nonfarm jobs last March, well above expectations, according......

Moroccan Customs Achieve Marginal Gains in 2023 Despite Revenue Fluctuations

In the realm of Moroccan customs, 2023 marked a year of modest progress, with recent data revealing a slight uptick in overall revenues amidst fluctuating streams of income. Despite facing some ups and downs, the total net customs revenues for 2023 reached 84.49 billion dirhams ($8.3 billion), showcasing......

Morocco's Treasury Fuels Optimism with Strategic Investments

Morocco's Treasury is confidently steering the nation towards sustained financial prosperity. In a strategic move this week, the Treasury and External Finance Department (TEFD) allocated an impressive 2.32 billion Moroccan dirhams ($239 million) from cash surpluses to short-term operations. This......

Morocco Allocates Excess Cash into Short-Term Investments

In a strategic move, the Moroccan government is actively deploying its surplus funds, committing over 3 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to over $300 million) into short-term debt instruments this week. On Friday, the Treasury and External Finance Department, a division within the Ministry of Economy......