Keywords: Economic Growth


Nezha Hayat: The architect of Morocco's investment future

From the trading floors of Madrid to the pinnacle of Moroccan sovereign finance, Nezha Hayat’s four decade career has reshaped the Kingdom’s approach to investment, capital markets, and economic growth. Her journey, marked by groundbreaking achievements, culminated in her appointment as Director......

France: GDP growth falls below 1% in 2025, according to Insee

France’s economic growth remained below the symbolic threshold of 1 percent in 2025, as gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9 percent over the year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The slowdown was particularly visible in......

India and the European Union seal a landmark free trade agreement

India and the European Union have officially concluded a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major milestone after more than two decades of negotiations. The deal is expected to unlock significant economic opportunities for both sides at a time of global uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. Indian......

Poland sees no urgency to adopt the Euro as economy outperforms eurozone

Poland is not in a hurry to adopt the euro, as its economy is currently performing better than many countries within the eurozone, according to the country’s finance minister. In recent comments, Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski explained that Poland’s strong economic growth and stable......

Moroccan handicraft exports rise 11% in 2025

Moroccan handicraft exports continued their upward trend in 2025, recording an 11% increase and reaching a total turnover of over 1.23 billion dirhams, according to the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Traditional clothing saw the strongest growth, rising 75% and......

Morocco enacts 2026 finance law to strengthen economy, competitiveness, and tax fairness

Morocco has introduced its 2026 Finance Law, officially Law No. 50-25, which outlines a comprehensive fiscal framework designed to consolidate economic growth, support job creation, and ensure fair taxation. The legislation continues the government’s broader reform strategy aimed at strengthening......

France’s growth outlook improves as central bank raises 2025 forecast

France’s economic prospects for 2025 appear stronger than previously expected, as the country’s central bank has revised its growth forecast upward. Despite a challenging political and budgetary environment, the institution now anticipates a moderate but resilient expansion of the French......

Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low......

Morocco’s economic growth forecasted to reach 5% in 2025

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium......