Casablanca: The Casablanca Stock Exchange got off to a strong start on Monday, with its flagship index, the MASI, rising 0.74% to 18,489.8 points.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the MASI had previously closed down 0.02% on Friday, making Monday’s increase a notable shift in the market trend. This rise in the index signals potential investor confidence and market optimism at the beginning of the week.