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By: Helene Lindbergh
Morocco’s economy remains highly vulnerable to oil price shocks due to heavy energy import dependence. Rising oil prices fuel inflation, widen trade deficits, pressure public finances, and slow growth. Despite renewable energy progress, oil still drives macroeconomic instability. Accelerating energy transition, boosting efficiency, exports, and sound macroeconomic policies are essential for resilience and sustainable growth.
By: Helene Lindbergh
BantuHub Foundation and L’Archer Group announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Congo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. They plan to invest €1 million in equity in high-potential SMEs and startups from 2026. The alliance combines financing, long-term support, and networks to build local champions, structure entrepreneurship, and diversify the economy regionally, with focus on fintech, AI, and services.
European credit insurers agree Morocco’s country risk is improving. After regaining BBB investment grade, Allianz Trade, Coface and Credendo cite political stability, stronger institutions, rising FDI and sound macro policy. Morocco now ranks among Africa’s lowest risks, outperforming regional and continental competitors, boosting investor confidence despite remaining business environment challenges and export credit standing improves. 0 SHARES
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Damane Cash and FMSCD partnered to introduce Cash Advance via POS terminals in Moroccan exchange offices, following Circular No. 3/2025 allowing international card payments for foreign currency. The initiative enables offices to diversify revenue, improve liquidity, and enhance customer experience. Damane Cash provides full technical and operational support, supporting the digitalization of financial services. 0 SHARES
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In 2025 the Casablanca Stock Exchange marked a pivotal year toward financial maturity, with its MASI index rising strongly and market capitalization exceeding 1,000 billion MAD, reflecting renewed investor interest, deeper liquidity, and notable IPO activity. The market’s broad performance and structural gains suggest a shift to more robust, diversified capital‑market dynamics and confidence in its long‑term growth trajectory. 0 SHARES
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Standard Chartered expects Morocco’s growth to reach 4.5% in 2026 after 4.8% in 2025, driven by strong services, industry, and World Cup-related investments. Disinflation, tourism, and remittances support demand. Challenges include weak rainfall and a wider current account deficit, but solid fundamentals, fiscal discipline, and monetary reforms underpin resilience, according to its Global Focus report. 0 SHARES
By: Helene Lindbergh
Foreign exchange markets remain fragile amid geopolitical tensions, monetary shifts, and persistent volatility. The dollar stayed a safe haven without surging, the euro rose modestly, and the pound weakened. Mixed economic data and policy caution limited clear trends, while the dirham edged lower. Volatility is easing but still reflects uncertainty and short-term risk sensitivity overall.
By: Helene Lindbergh
Geopolitical tensions and disrupted trade routes, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, are reshaping global commodities markets. Agriculture faces supply chain risks, energy remains central with rising oil prices, and refining margins are strained. Metals reflect higher energy costs and mixed demand. Markets are now driven by logistics stability, costs, and selective demand across sectors.
By: Helene Lindbergh
Agadir’s 2020–2024 Urban Development Program includes an 88.84 million dirham underpass project to improve traffic on the northeast bypass. Scheduled for May 2027, it will connect the port to Al Massira Airport, ease congestion, and support economic growth. A parallel 171.7 million dirham road section and planned extension to Taghazout further enhance regional accessibility.
By: Helene Lindbergh
Middle East crises since February 2026 could cut Africa’s growth by 0.2 points, driven by surging energy, fertilizer, and food prices, supply disruptions, and currency volatility. Heavy reliance on Gulf imports worsens impacts on inflation, agriculture, and households. Despite resilience, experts urge fiscal discipline, diversification, and stronger regional trade to mitigate ongoing economic risks.
