Keywords: GDP


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......

Middle East conflict threatens up to 3 percent GDP loss in Asia Pacific

Escalating conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic output across Asia Pacific by up to 3 percent in a prolonged war scenario, according to a new assessment by Moody’s Analytics. The report projects regional growth slowing to 4 percent in 2026 from 4.3 percent in 2025, with further moderation......

Morocco bets on AI to strengthen agriculture and growth

Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product......

Morocco links green hydrogen drive to AI strategy

Morocco is accelerating an industrial shift in its southern regions by aligning large-scale green hydrogen projects with its national digital and artificial intelligence agenda. On 5 February 2026 in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch signed preliminary land reservation agreements with national and......

Russia faces mounting economic strain as sanctions tighten in fifth year of war

Russia’s economy is showing new signs of fatigue as Western sanctions enter their fifth year, undermining the resilience that helped Moscow cushion earlier financial shocks. After years of wartime expansion fueled by military contracts and oil exports, growth has slowed dramatically. The International......

Rutte urges Europe to boost defense spending and trust us commitment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European allies to put less energy into questioning Washington’s reliability and more into meeting their own defense spending pledges, arguing that a stronger European contribution will help lock in the United States’ role in the alliance. Speaking......

Italy surpasses France in GDP per capita, signaling shifting economic dynamics in Europe

For the first time in recent history, Italy has overtaken France in gross domestic product per capita, marking a notable shift in Europe’s economic landscape. The development reflects diverging growth trajectories between the two eurozone economies. In 2019, France stood above the average GDP......

Morocco bets on artificial intelligence to drive growth and expand regional influence

Morocco is turning artificial intelligence into a pillar of economic reform and diplomatic influence, unveiling a national strategy aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position across Africa and the Arab world. On 12 January 2026, authorities introduced the “AI Made in Morocco 2030”......

German economy projected to grow just 1% in 2026, chamber warns

Germany’s economy is projected to grow by only 1% in 2026, according to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), slightly above its earlier forecast of 0.7%. The chamber emphasized that structural reforms are essential to achieve a more sustainable recovery. Helena Melnikov, managing......