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Casablanca Stock Exchange Soars 4.5% as US‑Iran Tensions Ease
On June 15, 2026 the Casablanca Stock Exchange posted a sharp rally, with the MASI index climbing 4.46% to 18,753.83 points. The gain was driven by expectations of a Washington‑Tehran agreement that could end their long‑running conflict, a development that lifted global risk sentiment. Leading the trade were Attijariwafa Bank, Managem and Marsa Maroc, while mining giants CMT and SMI posted double‑digit percentage jumps.
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Market Overview
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange closed with a strong rally. The flagship MASI index jumped 4.46% to 18,753.83 points, while the MASI20 futures gained 4.15% to 1,359.28 points. The surge was sparked by news of a forthcoming agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their long‑running conflict, with the formal signing expected later this week.
Trading Activity
Total turnover on the main market reached 544 million Moroccan dirhams, indicating sustained buying interest.
Top‑Traded Stocks
- Attijariwafa Bank – 82.9 million MAD traded, price up 3.68% to 705 MAD.
- Managem – 60 million MAD volume, shares jumped 10% to 14,998 MAD.
- Marsa Maroc – 57 million MAD exchanged, price at 869 MAD.
Mining Sector Leaders
- CMT – rose 10% to 5,006 MAD, delivering a YTD gain of 179.51%.
- SMI – up 9.99% to 7,697 MAD.