Casablanca: The Casablanca Stock Exchange witnessed a positive closing, with notable indices making slight gains. The MASI 20 index, which represents the 20 most liquid stocks in the exchange, edged up by 0.03%, reaching 1,607.09 points. Meanwhile, the MASI ESG index, which tracks companies with top ESG ratings as evaluated by Moody’s ESG solutions, saw an increase of 0.17% to settle at 1,344.81 points.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the performance of these indices reflects a stable sentiment among investors, with a particular interest in stocks that adhere to high environmental, social, and governance standards. The slight uptick in the MASI 20 and MASI ESG indices highlights a cautious yet positive investor outlook as the market continues to adapt to global economic conditions.