Bank Al-Maghrib Maintains Interest Rate Amid Cautious Economic Optimism

Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco’s central bank, decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% following its quarterly meeting in Rabat on June 24. The bank stated that current borrowing levels remain consistent with medium-term inflation forecasts. Inflation is projected to reach 1% in 2025, driven by lower food prices, before gradually rising to 1.8% in 2026. Despite this positive outlook, uncertainties persist due to geopolitical tensions, trade policy fluctuations, and domestic agricultural performance. The bank raised its GDP growth forecasts to 4.6% for 2025 and 4.4% for 2026, supported by improved agricultural output and infrastructure investments. Additionally, Morocco’s foreign exchange reserves are expected to increase to MAD 407 billion in 2025 and MAD 423.7 billion in 2026, covering approximately 5.5 months of imports. The fiscal deficit is anticipated to decline to 3.4% of GDP by 2026, aided by higher tax revenues offsetting increased investment spending. This decision reflects the bank’s cautious approach to monetary policy while remaining vigilant about economic developments.
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بنك المغرب يثبت سعر الفائدة وسط تفاؤل حذر بنمو اقتصادي وتراجع التضخم
أعلن بنك المغرب المركزي، عقب اجتماعه الفصلي المنعقد في الرباط يوم الثلاثاء 24 يونيو/ حزيران، عن الإبقاء على سعر الفائدة الرئيسي دون تغيير عند 2.25%، معتبرًا أن مستويات الاقتراض الحالية لا تزال منسجمة مع توقعات التضخم على المدى المتوسط. n nوأشار البنك في بيانه إلى أن معدل التضخم يُتوقع أن يبلغ 1% في عام 2025، مدفوعًا بانخفاض أسعار المواد الغذائية، قبل أن يرتفع تدريجيًا إلى 1.8% في عام 2026.

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