Keywords: Economic growth


Developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face slowdown amid energy pressures

Emerging and developing economies across Europe and Central Asia are expected to experience slower growth this year, according to a new assessment by the World Bank. The report highlights the impact of rising energy prices, driven in part by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted......

South Africa’s private sector returns to growth as global tensions weigh on outlook

South Africa’s private sector showed signs of recovery in March, returning to growth after a period of stagnation, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The PMI rose slightly above the neutral 50 mark, indicating expansion, as increased output and hiring supported......

IMF warns Morocco against budget overruns ahead of 2030 World Cup

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Morocco about potential budget overruns and rising debt risks linked to large-scale infrastructure projects for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. While these investments could boost economic growth, careful financial management is essential to avoid long-term......

German economic institutes lower growth outlook and raise inflation forecasts

Germany’s leading economic institutes have revised down their growth projections for 2026 and 2027 while increasing their inflation forecasts, reflecting mounting economic pressures linked to rising energy costs. According to the updated outlook, economic growth in Europe’s largest economy......

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......

Bank Al-Maghrib forecasts 5.6% economic growth for Morocco in 2026

Bank Al-Maghrib projects a notable acceleration of Morocco’s economic growth, expecting it to reach 5.6% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.8% in 2025, before slowing to 3.5% in 2027. In its first quarterly meeting of the year, the central bank attributed this expected surge primarily to favorable......

China industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts early in 2026

China’s economy started 2026 stronger than expected, with industrial production and retail sales both exceeding forecasts in the January to February period, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Industrial output rose 6.3 percent year on year during the first......

French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic......

Moody’s upgrades Morocco’s outlook to positive

Moody’s Ratings has revised Morocco’s sovereign credit outlook from “stable” to “positive,” signaling structural improvements in the kingdom’s economic and fiscal strength. The move could pave the way for a potential upgrade of Morocco’s overall credit......