Keywords: Indicators


Morocco records improvement in government effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025

Morocco recorded an improvement in its Government Effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025, according to data from the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). The indicator is designed to capture perceptions of the quality of public services, the performance of the civil service,......

Dirham: Moroccan currency declines against the dollar and the euro

The dirham experienced a slight decline against major currencies during the last week of August. According to data from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the national currency depreciated by 0.9% against the US dollar and by 0.2% against the euro between August 27 and September 2, 2026. This development comes as......

Canada: Service Activity Hits Six-Month Low

The Canadian services sector significantly slowed down in August, impacted by rising trade tensions with the United States and geopolitical instability. The S&P Global PMI index fell below the growth threshold, while new orders and business outlooks deteriorated. Services Shift into Contraction The......

UK: Mortgage Approvals Hit Lowest Level Since Early 2024

The UK housing market is showing new signs of slowdown. Banks issued significantly fewer mortgage loans in July, reaching their lowest level since January 2024. At the same time, consumer credit has increased more than economists anticipated. The British property market experienced a slowdown in July.......

Morocco: Industrial Production Prices See Slight Increase in July 2026

Production prices in the manufacturing sector excluding oil refining experienced a slight increase in Morocco in July 2026. According to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the corresponding index rose by 0.1% compared to the previous month. This development reflects a relative stability......

Gold Prices Fall to Two-Week Low Under Fed Pressure

The gold market remains under pressure at the start of the week. The precious metal hit its lowest level in nearly two weeks on Monday, weighed down by the firmer tone adopted by the President of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh. The prospect of higher interest rates, combined with soaring oil prices......

India's Industrial Production Grows by 6.7% in July

India's industrial production saw a year-on-year increase of 6.7% in July, surpassing economists' expectations. Despite a slowdown compared to June, manufacturing activity continues to support the momentum of the third-largest economy in Asia. Growth Exceeds Forecasts The Indian industry continued its......

Money Market: Stability Confirmed Despite Decline in Inflation

The Moroccan money market maintained a generally stable configuration during the week of August 17 to 19, 2026. This period, marked by two public holidays, occurred in a context of a significant slowdown in inflation, which fell to -0.6% year-on-year by the end of July, according to an analysis published......

Germany: Unemployment Rises Slightly Less Than Expected in August

The German labor market continued to deteriorate in August, but at a slightly slower pace than anticipated. The number of job seekers increased by 4,000 people in seasonally adjusted data, while the unemployment rate remained stable. However, in raw data, the number of unemployed exceeds three million......