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Casablanca Stock Exchange Gains Momentum as MASI Rises on Steady BAM Rates
The Casablanca Stock Exchange continued its rebound on Tuesday, buoyed by Bank Al-Maghrib's decision to hold its key interest rate at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive meeting. The MASI index rose 0.72% to close at 17,065.20 points, trimming its year‑to‑date loss to 9.45%. Trading activity reached 204 million dirhams, led by Attijariwafa Bank, Bank of Africa and Marsa Maroc. Notable gainers included S2M (+7.19%) and Salafin (+5.97%), while Cosumar slipped 2.56% on the day.
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Market Overview
The Casablanca Stock Exchange extended its recovery on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, as Bank Al-Maghrib kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.25% for the fourth straight policy meeting. The MASI index advanced 0.72% to finish at 17,065.20 points, improving its year‑to‑date performance to a ‑9.45% return. The MASI 20 mirrored the move, gaining 0.76% to 1,304.14 points.
Trading Activity
Total turnover amounted to 204 million dirhams. The most active stocks were:
- Attijariwafa Bank – 37 million MAD traded at 692.00 MAD
- Bank of Africa – 30 million MAD traded at 212.00 MAD
- Marsa Maroc – 24 million MAD traded at 755.00 MAD
Top Performers
- S2M – up 7.19% to 550.00 MAD
- Salafin – up 5.97% to 536.00 MAD
Decliners
- Cosumar – down 2.56% to 190.00 MAD
The steady monetary policy combined with broad‑based buying interest suggests a short‑term bullish bias for the local equity market.