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Morocco holds interest rate at 2.25% amid easing inflation

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• Bank pauses after two rate cuts, citing stable inflation and rising investment
• External accounts improve, but geopolitical risks keep outlook cautious

Rabat, Morocco – Morocco’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, marking its first pause since last September as inflation eases and non-agricultural growth gains traction. The decision followed the Bank Al-Maghrib’s second quarterly policy meeting on Tuesday.

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