Keywords: Savings


Morocco: 76.3% of Households Report a Decline in Living Standards, HCP Survey Finds

More than three-quarters of Moroccan households say their living standards have deteriorated over the past year, highlighting persistent financial pressures despite a modest annual improvement in consumer confidence, according to the latest survey by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The household......

Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad Assurance Join Forces to Support Morocco’s SMEs

Supporting employees is increasingly becoming a strategic consideration for Morocco’s small and medium-sized enterprises as companies seek to attract skilled workers while strengthening long-term employee retention. Against this backdrop, Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad Assurance brought......

West Africa expected to record 4.6% economic growth in 2026

West Africa is expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum in 2026 despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy. According to projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB), regional economic growth is forecast to reach 4.6% this year, following estimated growth of 4.8% in......

Heineken cuts 3,000 jobs as restructuring boosts first-half profits

Dutch brewing giant Heineken has eliminated approximately 3,000 jobs during the first half of 2026 as part of a global restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency, while reporting a double-digit increase in net profit. The world's second-largest brewer, behind AB InBev, said the workforce......

GSK beats second-quarter expectations with strong earnings and $2.52 billion efficiency plan

GSK delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Tuesday while unveiling a major multi-year cost-saving initiative aimed at accelerating investment in its medicines pipeline and supporting long-term revenue growth. The British pharmaceutical company announced a £1.9 billion ($2.52......

PayPal boosts 2026 outlook as turnaround strategy gains momentum amid takeover speculation

PayPal has reinforced its long-term recovery strategy by raising its full-year 2026 profit guidance and unveiling an expanded cost-efficiency plan, even as questions continue to surround a potential acquisition of the digital payments company. The updated outlook comes at a pivotal moment for the fintech......

Trump Accounts program aims to encourage long-term investing for American children

The United States has introduced the Trump Accounts program, a new federal investment initiative designed to help children begin building long-term financial assets from an early age. The program seeks to promote financial literacy, encourage saving habits, and provide families with a structured way......

Bank of France proposes raising Livret A savings rate to 1.7% from August

French savers could soon receive a higher return on their Livret A accounts after the Bank of France proposed increasing the regulated savings rate from 1.5% to 1.7% beginning in August. The proposed adjustment reflects renewed inflationary pressures in France following the escalation of conflict in......

French economists unveil 14 policy proposals ahead of 2027 presidential election

With less than a year to go before France’s 2027 presidential election, the Cercle des Économistes has presented a package of 14 policy recommendations, urging political leaders to place long-term economic reform at the centre of the campaign. The proposals were released during the closing......