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Houthis strike two ships after Red Sea navigation ban

The Houthi movement in Yemen announced a full ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, escalating tensions across one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors. The declaration came alongside immediate missile attacks on commercial vessels operating in the Gulf of Aden, marking......

Morocco hosts Egyptian trade mission to expand food ties

Morocco received a delegation of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing, and packaging sectors in a move aimed at expanding commercial cooperation and strengthening bilateral trade links. The mission focused on identifying investment opportunities and building partnerships within Morocco’s......

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over trade imbalances

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to chair a video conference on Thursday bringing together G7 countries and China to discuss global trade imbalances, according to the Élysée Palace. The initiative reflects growing concerns among major economies about disruptions in global trade......

Morocco Courts Indian Industry After Africa Top Industrial Ranking

Morocco is positioning itself as a strategic partner for Indian industrial expansion following its emergence as Africa’s top-ranked industrial economy. The country is targeting investment in defense, automotive, aerospace, green technologies, and logistics, presenting itself as a gateway linking......

China zero-tariff policy boosts Morocco trade at Casablanca expo

Trade between China and Morocco is entering a new phase as both countries prepare to deepen economic cooperation under a widening network of industrial and commercial exchanges. A major China-Africa economic and trade exhibition is scheduled to take place in Casablanca from June 10 to June 12, bringing......

Sterling rises against Euro and Dollar as market risk sentiment improves

The British pound sterling strengthened against both the U.S. dollar and the euro on Tuesday, supported by improving global market sentiment and a softer U.S. currency. The currency movement reflects renewed investor appetite for risk assets, as concerns over geopolitical tensions eased and expectations......

Dollar strength and hawkish Fed pressure emerging market carry trades

The carry trade strategy in emerging markets has lost momentum as global financial conditions tighten. Traders who previously benefited from borrowing in low-yield currencies and investing in higher-yield assets are now reassessing exposure. Expectations around US monetary policy have shifted sharply......

Houthis declare total ban on Israeli Red Sea navigation

The Houthi movement in Yemen announced a sweeping prohibition on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in an already volatile regional environment. The group stated that any vessel linked to Israel operating in the area would be treated as a military target. The declaration......

Swiss companies ramp up $27 billion investment in the United States after tariff agreement

Swiss companies have significantly increased their investment activity in the United States, with $27 billion deployed between January and April, according to media reports citing industry sources. The surge in capital reflects a broader commitment by Swiss firms to expand their presence in the American......