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Middle East Tensions Pose Dual Risk Scenarios for Morocco's Economy

BMCE Capital Global Research (BKGR) outlines two risk scenarios for Morocco stemming from the escalating U.S.-Israel‑Iran conflict. The central case assumes a contained escalation that could trim 2026 growth by 0.4 percentage points and push inflation to around 2 %. The adverse scenario envisions a prolonged war, cutting growth by about 1 point, driving inflation to 3‑4 %, widening budget and current‑account deficits, and tightening monetary policy space. The analysis stresses the need for structural resilience through energy diversification and fiscal buffers.

March 16th, 2026
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BMCE Capital Global Research (BKGR) outlines two risk scenarios for Morocco stemming from the escalating U.S.-Israel‑Iran conflict. The central case assumes a contained escalation that could trim 2026 growth by 0.4 percentage points and push inflation to around 2 %. The adverse scenario envisions a prolonged war, cutting growth by about 1 point, driving inflation to 3‑4 %, widening budget and current‑account deficits, and tightening monetary policy space. The analysis stresses the need for structural resilience through energy diversification and fiscal buffers.

BMCE Capital Global Research (BKGR) outlines two risk scenarios for Morocco stemming from the escalating U.S.-Israel‑Iran conflict. The central case assumes a contained escalation that could trim 2026 growth by 0.4 percentage points and push inflation to around 2 %. The adverse scenario envisions a prolonged war, cutting growth by about 1 point, driving inflation to 3‑4 %, widening budget and current‑account deficits, and tightening monetary policy space. The analysis stresses the need for structural resilience through energy diversification and fiscal buffers.

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