Keywords: Economic growth


World Bank: Morocco combines economic resilience with a growing high-tech export base

Morocco is entering a period of economic uncertainty with comparatively strong foundations, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 assessment of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. While geopolitical tensions, disrupted maritime routes and higher transport costs......

Finland considers higher retirement age and childcare benefit cuts to boost growth

Finland’s Finance Ministry has proposed a series of measures aimed at strengthening economic growth and putting the country’s rising public debt on a more sustainable path, including a possible increase in the retirement age and changes to childcare support. The proposals are included in......

World Bank keeps Russia growth forecast at 0.8% as Middle East faces contraction

The World Bank has maintained its forecast for Russia’s economic growth at 0.8% in 2026, while projecting a sharp contraction across the Middle East and North Africa as prolonged regional conflict continues to weigh on economic activity. According to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook......

Singapore sees strong regional growth despite global economic uncertainty

Singapore is highlighting the resilience of Southeast Asian economies as artificial intelligence and semiconductor demand continue to reshape global trade, even as geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and economic uncertainty weigh on the international economy. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan......

Modi marks 25 years in government as India emerges as an economic and digital power

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked 25 years at the head of government, a political journey that began with his appointment as chief minister of Gujarat in October 2001 and continued with three consecutive terms as prime minister of India. The milestone comes as the country seeks to strengthen......

World Bank raises sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.3% in 2026

The World Bank has raised its forecast for economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.1% in 2025 and 0.3 percentage points higher than its previous projection issued in April. The latest edition of the World Bank’s regional economic report describes the outlook......

China closes more than 670 banks as regulators accelerate financial-sector consolidation

China closed more than 670 banking entities in 2025, the highest number recorded in a single year, as regulators accelerated efforts to consolidate smaller lenders and strengthen oversight of the financial sector. The closures, almost all involving rural institutions, contributed to a broader reduction......

World Bank raises Morocco growth outlook as markets face renewed volatility

The outlook for Morocco’s economy remains relatively resilient despite growing volatility in global markets and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Recent forecasts have pointed to continued expansion, supported by public investment, domestic demand and the gradual strengthening of non-agricultural......

Morocco GDP growth reaches 4% in Q2 2026 as agriculture surges

Morocco’s economy expanded by 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest economic assessment by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The figures point to a stronger contribution from primary activities, particularly agriculture, while industrial and other secondary-sector activities......