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Casablanca Stock Exchange: MASI Index Takes a Breather Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Casablanca Stock Exchange's main index, MASI, ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday, March 19, 2026, as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions and a surge in energy prices. The index fell 1.53% to 17,243.58 points, bringing its year-to-date decline to 8.50%. Trading volume remained moderate at 494 million dirhams, with Taqa Morocco leading the session.
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Casablanca Stock Exchange: MASI Index Takes a Breather Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Casablanca Stock Exchange's main index, MASI, ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday, March 19, 2026, as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions and a surge in energy prices. The index fell 1.53% to 17,243.58 points, bringing its year-to-date decline to 8.50%. Trading volume remained moderate at 494 million dirhams.
Taqa Morocco led the session with 128 million dirhams in turnover, rising 2.23% to 1,835 dirhams. In contrast, Attijariwafa Bank fell 3.20% to 692 dirhams, while Bank of Africa edged up 0.23% to 219.50 dirhams. LabelVie was the session's top performer, gaining 8.32% to 4,100 dirhams, while SMI fell 7.85% to 5,760 dirhams.
The broader MASI 20 index, which tracks large-cap stocks, declined 1.47% to 1,322.41 points, reflecting the overall market sentiment. Market participants continue to monitor developments in the Iran conflict, now in its twentieth day, as geopolitical uncertainty fuels volatility in oil and gas prices.
The total market capitalization stood at 963.9 billion dirhams. Delta Holding also saw declines, dropping 5.81% to 55.10 dirhams. Overall, the market remains cautious amid heightened global uncertainty.