Casablanca Stock Exchange Begins Friday Trading with Collective Rise in Its Indices
The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened today’s trading on Friday with a strong upward trend, marking a clear recovery across various main indices after a period of fluctuations. The benchmark index “MASI” surged by 2.50% to reach 19,033.44 points, confirming the return of momentum in the market.
The index tracking the largest 20 listed companies, MASI.20, also rose by 2.41% to hit 1,551.58 points, supported by positive performance from several leading stocks. Meanwhile, the MASI.ESG index, which tracks companies committed to environmental and social standards, recorded an increase of 1.80%, stabilizing at 1,299.58 points, reflecting growing confidence in sustainable investment.
Additionally, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index for small and medium-sized enterprises showed notable dynamism, achieving a rise of 3.14% at 1,872.41 points, indicating an improved appetite among investors for emerging stocks.
Analysts observe that this collective performance reflects an enhancement in traders’ sentiment and an increase in liquidity levels, which could support the recovery trajectory of the Moroccan market in the coming period.
