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Moroccan All Shares Index Slides 1.14% to One-Month Low on Broad Sector Declines
Morocco's benchmark stock index, the Moroccan All Shares, closed down 1.14% on Tuesday, hitting a new one-month low. The decline was driven by widespread losses across key sectors, including utilities, banking, and mining, according to data from the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
Market Details
The session reflected significant selling pressure, with falling stocks heavily outnumbering advancing ones. Of the companies traded:
- 45 stocks declined
- 13 stocks advanced
- 6 stocks ended the session unchanged
This broad-based downturn points to negative investor sentiment prevailing in the market during Tuesday's trading session.
Top Stock Movers
AdDespite the overall market weakness, a few companies posted gains. The top performers included paint manufacturer Colorado (CSE:COL), which rose 1.98% to close at 79.85, and beverage company Societe des Boissons du Maroc SA (CSE:SBM), which added 1.83% to end at 2,109.00.
Leading the decliners was Zellidja S.A (CSE:ZDJ), which plummeted 8.85% to finish at 278.00. Mining company Managem (CSE:MNG) fell 4.71% to 1,620.00, while industrial equipment supplier Fenie Brossette (CSE:FBR) dropped 3.90% to 345.00.
Broader Context
In the currency market, the Moroccan dirham edged lower against the U.S. dollar, with the USD/MAD pair rising 0.08% to 9.48. In commodities, crude and Brent oil futures saw notable gains, while gold futures experienced a slight decline. These external market movements provide a wider financial backdrop for the performance of Moroccan equities.
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