Keywords: Growth


Microsoft closes its worst quarter since 2008 amid AI spending fears

Microsoft ended the first quarter of 2026 with its stock down roughly 25%, marking its steepest quarterly decline since the fourth quarter of 2008, when shares fell 27% during the global financial crisis. Although the stock rebounded on Tuesday, the final trading day of the quarter, the recovery did......

EBRD warns Iran war may cut growth by 0.4 points

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cautioned Tuesday that the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens economic growth across its regions. Higher energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and tighter financial conditions pose risks. Forecasts could drop 0.4 percentage points if oil prices......

Nadia Fettah Alaoui: Morocco's steady hand at the finance helm

Nadia Fettah Alaoui has emerged as a pivotal figure in Morocco's economic leadership. Born in 1971 in Rabat, she built a career blending business acumen with public service. Her journey from Casablanca's business circles to the finance ministry showcases a quiet determination that resonates widely. From......

IMF cuts Morocco's 2026 growth forecast to 4.4% amid global headwinds

The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth projection for Morocco, now forecasting real GDP expansion of 4.4% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, with growth expected to stabilize around 4% over the medium term. The updated figures, released following the IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article......

ASOS reports strong profit growth following cost-focused strategy

British online fashion retailer ASOS has reported a significant rise in profitability, with adjusted core earnings increasing by nearly 50% in the first half of the year. The improvement comes as the company continues to implement a strategy centered on cost efficiency and operational restructuring. The......

Fès-Meknès launches 11 tourism projects to boost regional investment

The Regional Investment Center of Fès-Meknès has launched a call for projects for the development of 11 tourism initiatives aimed at increasing the region’s attractiveness and creating sustainable employment opportunities. This strategy seeks to stimulate the local economy by encouraging......

Eurozone growth stalls as Middle East conflict fuels stagflation fears

Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite......

Finance research in 2025 driven by ai adoption and sustainability trends

Finance research in 2025 is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainable investment strategies, and advanced data analytics. These developments reflect a broader shift toward more efficient, data-driven financial systems and environmentally aligned economic models. Artificial intelligence......

Amazon sees AI driving AWS revenue to 600 billion dollars

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence could help Amazon Web Services reach 600 billion dollars in annual revenue within the next decade, significantly raising his earlier forecast, according to remarks reported by Reuters. Speaking at an internal company meeting, Jassy said......