CASABLANCA: The Casablanca Stock Exchange started the new year on a positive note, with its main index, the MASI, climbing 1.28% to reach 14,962.55 points during its first trading session. This upswing sets a promising tone for the market as investors look to build on last year’s gains.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the MASI.20, which includes the 20 most liquid stocks on the exchange, also saw a rise of 1.38%, bringing it to 1,209.5 points. Additionally, the MASI ESG index, which tracks companies with the highest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings as published by Moody’s ESG Solutions, increased by 1.23% to 1,047.49 points.
The positive performance comes after the entire year of 2024 saw the MASI conclude with a robust gain of 22.16%. The strong start to 2025 reflects continued investor confidence and interest in the Moroccan market, as stakeholders closely watch how the financial landscape will evolve in the coming months.