Keywords: Economic data


Canadian home sales rise 5.5% in May as prices edge lower

Canadian housing activity showed signs of recovery in May, as home sales increased by 5.5% compared with April, according to data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The rebound comes after a relatively slow start to the spring season, which is traditionally one of the busiest periods......

South African rand weakens amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic signals

The currency of South Africa weakened slightly as investors reacted cautiously to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and assessed key domestic economic indicators. The South African rand came under pressure as doubts persisted over the durability of a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East involving the......

US trade deficit hits $1.24 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs

The United States recorded a historic trade deficit of $1.241 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. This record deficit occurred despite the implementation of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade flows with......

Morocco sees slight 0.1% drop in manufacturing producer prices

Morocco’s industrial producer price index for the manufacturing sector, excluding oil refining, decreased by 0.1% in July 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Declines in key manufacturing industries The HCP’s latest report on industrial,......

Morocco's Trade Imbalance Grows: Exports Rise, but Imports Surge Faster

Morocco's trade deficit expanded to 196.85 billion dirhams ($19.3 billion) by the end of August 2024, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous year. This widening gap between imports and exports highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the North African nation in balancing its international trade. The......

Egyptian Delegation Explores Moroccan Prowess in Economic Data Compilation

In a noteworthy diplomatic exchange, Morocco's High Planning Commission (HCP) recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Egypt to Rabat. This rendezvous was not just a customary visit; it was a strategic exploration of Morocco's expertise in the meticulous compilation of national economic......