Morocco

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... 2007-05-15

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... 2007-05-04

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... 2007-05-04

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... 2007-04-26

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... 2007-04-04

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... 2007-04-03

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... 2007-04-03

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... 2007-03-23

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... 2007-03-07

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