Morocco
Economy
The sharp correction in the Casablanca Stock Exchange (MASI) since May 6, 13.7% drop in three days - and currently trading at 10,975.78 - was not totally unexpected. It reflects a...
2007-05-15Economy
The latest official data from the Moroccan Statistics Institute show a robust and resilient economy, in line with our positive outlook for the country, with real GDP growth coming...
2007-05-04Economy
Morocco''s relatively tolerant and somewhat more open political environment alongside general policy continuity means the country scores fairly well in terms of short term political...
2007-05-04Economy
Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded Morocco to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook on the basis of marked economic and political reform progress in recent years. Moreover, in...
2007-04-26Political Risk
A number of arrests and allegations planned suicide operations have followed the explosion in internet café in Casablanca, with the authorities claiming that the suspected terrorists...
2007-04-04Economy
The latest official data from the Moroccan Statistics Institute show a robust and resilient economy, in line with our positive outlook for the country, with real GDP growth coming...
2007-04-03Economy
Political risks to economic policy remain limited and fears related to the upcoming elections in September, when the opposition Islamist Justice and Development Party is expected...
2007-04-03Economy
Morocco's venture into Islamic finance is a positive, in our view, given the rising demand for shari'a compliant products across the Middle East and North Africa region. In an accompanying...
2007-03-23Economy
We have downgraded Morocco's sovereign risk rating to B- (72) from B (76) on the back of a deterioration in the country's 'ability to pay' score, though we remain confident on the...
2007-03-07Economy
We do not expect Morocco's progress to be derailed following the 2007 parliamentary elections, when the opposition Islamist leaning Justice and Development Party (PJD) looks likely...
2007-03-02




