Bachir Dkhil at Anáhuac University in Mexico City

Fitch Solutions expect Morocco’s central bank to cut benchmark rate to 2.25% in H2

Morocco’s central bank is expected to take more monetary easing steps in the second half of this year by cutting the benchmark rate to 2.25% from 2.75% currently, Fitch Solutions said. “We forecast that BAM will cut its policy rate in another two steps of 25bps in September and December 2024, to 2.25% by end-year […]

Algeria’s foreign minister tacitly acknowledges his country’s repression

Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf alluded that the absence of pro-Palestinian protests in his country was due to a lack of “culture of protests” inherent to “longstanding democracies.” This came in a podcast on Aljazeera while answering a question on the mismatch between pro-Palestinian rhetoric and the lack of popular expressions of support for Palestine. […]

Sevilla: Morocco advocates new global financing approaches conducive to inclusive & sustainable growth

Morocco has called for the elaboration of new international financial approaches ensuring equitable and sustainable growth. This means that economic progress should benefit all members of society and help to reduce social disparities, while ensuring access to essential services, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities in addition to environment protection. The call was made Monday by […]