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Casablanca Bulls Rally: A Middle East Calm Propels MASI to New Heights
The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) has slid into a bullish streak as geopolitical uncertainty softens after the April 8 cease‑fire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. With MASI up 4.3% this week—its fourth straight gain—investors are betting on a pragmatic easing, reminiscent of the 2025 ‘TACO Trade’ rally. Meanwhile, Managem has become the market’s largest name, boasting a 108% year‑to‑date gain. Yet shipping lanes remain tangled between Tehran and Washington, reminding traders that the sector‑wide rally may stall if geopolitical tensions fester. Investors should watch whether the January‑level rebound translates into a sustained run to new highs or fizzles out amid volatile developments.