Keywords: Economic Resilience


Morocco maintains a strong investment position in Africa despite rising risks

Morocco maintains a strong investment position in Africa despite a relative decline in returns and a rise in perceived risks, according to the 2026 Africa Risk-Reward Index published by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa. The 11th edition of the index gives Morocco a return score of 5.14 out......

Morocco maintains Africa’s strongest risk-reward balance for investment

Morocco has maintained one of Africa’s strongest investment profiles in the 2026 Africa Risk-Reward Index, combining assessed investment opportunities with a comparatively moderate level of risk. The latest edition of the index highlights the growing importance of economic resilience as African......

Allianz Trade highlights resilience of Moroccan sectors amid global risks

Morocco's economy has shown a degree of resilience despite continued uncertainty in the global economy, with none of the 18 sectors assessed in Allianz Trade's latest risk classification placed in the high-risk category. The company's new Global Sector Risk Atlas highlights significant differences......

Morocco places energy security at the heart of its strategic sovereignty

Energy security is increasingly becoming a central component of Morocco’s national strategy, extending well beyond the traditional objective of meeting domestic consumption needs. Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile international markets and disruptions to global supply chains have made reliable......

IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast amid AI investment surge

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.3 percent, crediting a surge in artificial intelligence investments and easing trade tensions for bolstering an economy showing unexpected resilience amid lingering political uncertainties. This marks a 0.2 percentage......

Putin reaffirms Russian demands and accuses the EU of failed ‘robbery’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Moscow will not back down from its conditions for ending the conflict in Ukraine, asserting that the European Union’s attempts to seize Russian assets abroad have backfired. Speaking at a televised news conference, Putin accused Western governments......

IMF approves $496 million for Morocco's economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of a $496 million disbursement to Morocco under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement. This marks the third tranche of funding, bringing the total disbursed to approximately $1.24 billion. The announcement highlights Morocco's......

EIB enhances support for Morocco's development with record investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has strengthened its commitment to Morocco's development initiatives, surpassing the €10 billion investment mark since the inception of its partnership with the North African nation. A recent statement shared with Morocco World News reveals that the financing......

Navigating the Challenges of U.S. Payroll Growth Amid External Disruptions

The U.S. labor market showed signs of weakness in October, with payroll growth significantly affected by a combination of adverse weather conditions and labor strikes. Economists are interpreting these fluctuations as temporary setbacks rather than indicative of a broader economic downturn. Recent reports......