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US Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rates on Wednesday, signaling caution amid ongoing economic uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies. The central bank kept its key lending rate steady between 4.25% and 4.50%. Along with this decision,......

The impact of the US-China trade war on Europe: ECB's perspective

The European Central Bank (ECB) may further lower interest rates as inflation continues to moderate, according to board member Piero Cipollone. He also warned that escalating trade tensions between the United States and China could negatively affect the 20-member eurozone economy. Since June, the ECB......

U.S. economic growth slows but consumer spending remains strong

The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in growth during the fourth quarter, though strong domestic demand is expected to keep the Federal Reserve cautious in its approach to interest rate cuts. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP)......

Bitcoin dips sharply amid Federal Reserve decisions

Bitcoin, which has been soaring to record highs in recent weeks, experienced a significant decline, losing approximately $8,000 in value. This drop follows key decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, that unsettled investors. Interest rate cuts spark concerns On December......

Morocco's Central Bank Maintains Interest Rates: A Balancing Act for Economic Recovery

In a strategic move to support the nation's economic recovery, Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has decided to hold its key interest rate steady at 2.75%. This decision, announced on September 25, 2024, reflects a delicate balance between managing inflation and fostering economic......

Egypt's Soaring Interest Rates: A Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth

Egypt currently holds the distinction of having the highest interest rates among all Arab nations, with a staggering 27.25% set by its central bank. This monetary policy decision reflects Egypt's aggressive strategy to attract foreign investment in treasury bonds and bills, particularly in response......

Surging Liquidity Demand in Morocco: Central Bank's Strategic Response

Morocco's Banking Sector Faces Heightened Liquidity Needs In a recent report by Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), July saw a notable rise in liquidity demand within the country's banking sector. The average weekly requirement soared to MAD 125.3 billion, surpassing June's......

Morocco's Inflation Cools to 2.4% in June 2024, Nearing Central Bank's Target

In a significant economic development, Morocco's inflation rate has shown signs of stabilization, registering an annualized growth of 2.4% at the close of June 2024. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the tumultuous period that began in November 2022, when inflation started an upward......

Morocco's Economic Crossroads: Central Bank Urges Caution on Flexible Exchange Rate Transition

In a decisive press conference on Tuesday, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri delivered a sobering assessment of Morocco's readiness to transition to a flexible exchange rate regime. Despite notable macroeconomic progress, Jouahri emphasized that the nation's economic landscape, particularly......