Keywords: Economic Growth


French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic......

Moody’s upgrades Morocco’s outlook to positive

Moody’s Ratings has revised Morocco’s sovereign credit outlook from “stable” to “positive,” signaling structural improvements in the kingdom’s economic and fiscal strength. The move could pave the way for a potential upgrade of Morocco’s overall credit......

Morocco’s automobile exports rise 19.1% in January 2026

Morocco’s automobile sector recorded exports worth over 12.24 billion dirhams (MMDH) in January 2026, marking a 19.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. This growth was driven by strong sales in the “Construction” segment, which......

U.S. economic growth slows below expectations in late 2025

The U.S. economy showed signs of slowing in the fourth quarter of 2025, with annualized GDP growth reaching 1.4%, falling short of market expectations. Analysts had forecasted a 2.5% increase, reflecting concerns over a slowdown in the world’s largest economy. For the full year 2025, the United......

Italy surpasses France in GDP per capita, signaling shifting economic dynamics in Europe

For the first time in recent history, Italy has overtaken France in gross domestic product per capita, marking a notable shift in Europe’s economic landscape. The development reflects diverging growth trajectories between the two eurozone economies. In 2019, France stood above the average GDP......

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......