Business Finance Headlines Morocco

Fitch Ratings underscores Morocco’s macroeconomic stability, external liquidity buffers

Despite the coronavirus crisis impact, Morocco maintains macroeconomic stability, low inflation and a relatively comfortable level of foreign exchange reserves that act as external liquidity buffers, Fitch Ratings said. The agency affirmed Morocco’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at ‘BB+’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch Ratings however expects the government’s budget deficit to stand at […]

Business Finance Headlines Morocco

Fitch Maintains BBB Rate for Morocco with Stable Outlook

Credit rating agency, Fitch, affirmed Morocco’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) at ‘BBB’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch explained that Morocco’s BBB rating was driven by its economic performance, public finance and external finance metrics. “Economic policy focuses on maintaining macroeconomic stability and is unlikely to change much as a result […]

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IMF Supports Tunisia with $2.9 Bln Credit Line

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Tunisia to help the country carry out its economic and financial reform program. This program aims at promoting stronger and more inclusive growth by consolidating macroeconomic stability, reforming public institutions, facilitating financial intermediation and improving the business climate. According to […]