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Gold Hits Record High Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Tuesday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing fears over new U.S. tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,143.05 per ounce after reaching a record $3,148.88 earlier in the session. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures climbed 0.6% to $3,169.50. The metal......

Europe's response to Trump's tariff plans

Europe has a well-prepared response ready to counteract any tariff increases by the United States if necessary, according to Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. In anticipation of President Donald Trump's announcement on April 2 regarding significant new tariffs, von der......

Spaniards’ purchasing power stagnates despite economic growth

Recent data from Eurostat reveals that despite Spain's ongoing economic growth, the purchasing power of its residents remains as low as it was 25 years ago. Spaniards now find themselves eight points below the EU average income level, a stark reminder that macroeconomic indicators do not always reflect......

Morocco’s Economic Growth Slows to 3.7% in Late 2024

Morocco's economy recorded a growth rate of 3.7% in the final quarter of 2024, a decline from the 4.2% achieved in the same period last year. This slowdown, reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), is attributed primarily to a downturn in agricultural output, while non-agricultural sectors......

JYSK expands into Morocco with first African stores

The Danish home furnishings chain JYSK has chosen Morocco, specifically Casablanca, as the location for its inaugural store on the African continent. The company announced the simultaneous opening of two stores in the economic capital, as highlighted in a press release received by La Relève.......

Trump Softens Stance on Tariffs amid Market Volatility

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will be lower than those imposed by other countries, aiming to ease concerns in global markets. Speaking at the White House, Trump emphasized that his trade measures, set for announcement on Wednesday, will be “kinder”......

South Korea, China, and Japan strengthen regional trade cooperation amid U.S. tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, aiming to boost regional trade amid the looming threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. During the meeting, the three nations' trade ministers agreed to collaborate closely on high-level discussions......

Improving customer service in Moroccan banking: BAM and GPBM join forces

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has initiated a collaboration with the Moroccan Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction within the banking sector. This decision stems from a noticeable increase in complaints regarding service quality at bank branches......

Alstom to deliver 18 high-speed trains to Morocco for enhanced connectivity

French company Alstom has announced its commitment to provide Morocco with approximately 18 high-speed trains of the "Avelia Horizon" model, as part of the kingdom's railway network expansion. In a statement released recently, Alstom, a global leader in sustainable smart transport, confirmed......

Investigation into alleged embezzlement of 13 billion dirhams in red meat subsidies

The National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) has launched an investigation into suspicions of embezzlement involving public subsidies allocated to livestock importers. Despite the allocation of 13 billion dirhams intended to stabilize red meat prices, costs have continued to rise, raising concerns about......

ONHYM announces over 1 billion dirhams investment in exploration

The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) has committed an investment of 1.019 billion dirhams (MMDH) in 2024 for the drilling of four exploration wells, comprising three onshore and one offshore. This year also marks a heightened focus on strategic and critical minerals, which are vital......

Canada Ends Era of Close Ties With the US Amid Auto Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the historically close economic, security, and military relationship between Canada and the United States following the announcement of new auto tariffs by President Donald Trump. Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on vehicle imports......

Positive growth in Morocco's extractive sector driven by phosphate production

In 2024, Morocco's extractive sector experienced a notable boost, thanks to the phosphate industry. The sector finished the year with a 21% growth in its production index, reversing the previous year’s decline of 5.3%, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF),......