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Morocco’s Competition Council Investigates Gold Market as Fuel Price Debate Continues

Morocco’s Competition Council is widening its scrutiny of several strategically important markets, with the gold and jewellery sector now undergoing an in-depth examination as debate over fuel prices remains a persistent issue in the country’s economic landscape. Competition Council President......

US jobless claims fall as hiring momentum remains subdued

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, providing another indication that the US labor market remains relatively stable despite a noticeable slowdown in hiring. According to the US Department of Labor, initial applications for state unemployment benefits......

Morocco strengthens its position as a regional exporter of AI-related

Morocco is strengthening its position as an emerging exporter of advanced technology products linked to artificial intelligence, according to the World Bank’s latest economic assessment of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. The World Bank’s October 2026 report......

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......

IMF warns prolonged pressure on household purchasing power as basic costs remain elevated

The International Monetary Fund has warned that households around the world could face prolonged pressure on their purchasing power as the prices of essential goods remain elevated compared with other products. In a recent publication accompanying a new report, the IMF said a series of global shocks,......

Global debt nears postwar record as several Arab economies face heavy debt burdens

Global public debt is approaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the Second World War, raising concerns about fiscal stability and the ability of governments to manage rising borrowing costs. The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global debt burden is expected to exceed the equivalent......

Morocco joins US-led international partnership focused on artificial intelligence

Morocco has expanded its involvement in international artificial intelligence initiatives by joining a US-led partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation around the technologies and infrastructure needed to develop the global AI economy. Morocco is among 19 countries that recently joined a joint......

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......

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......