Bank of England raises its rate to 4%
The Bank of England raised its policy rate from 3.75% to 4% on 5 November 2026, its first increase in more than three years.
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Norway holds its policy rate at 4.5%
Norges Bank announced on 5 November 2026 that its policy rate would remain at 4.5%, following its committee meeting the previous day. It retains the option of raising rates again if warranted by the inflation outlook.
France: manufacturing rises in September as total industry falls
French manufacturing output rose 0.5% in September after 0.3% in August, according to INSEE figures published on 5 November 2026. Total industrial output, however, fell 0.5%.
Germany: factory orders rebound 4.4% in September
German manufacturing orders rose 4.4% month on month in September, adjusted for prices, seasonal effects and the calendar, according to provisional Destatis figures published on 5 November 2026.
Seoul briefly suspends program selling as KOSPI falls
Korea Exchange triggered a temporary suspension of program selling on the KOSPI market at 10:16 a.m. Seoul time on 5 November 2026, Money Today reports. Shares continued to fall during morning trading, according to SBS.
Lesieur Cristal reports nine-month revenue of MAD 3.915 billion
In its 5 November 2026 statement, Lesieur Cristal reports consolidated revenue of MAD 3.915 billion through September, down 6% year on year.
Disway reports nine-month revenue growth of 10%
Disway reports consolidated revenue of MAD 1,651 million through September 2026, compared with MAD 1,501 million a year earlier. Its third-quarter indicators were published on 5 November.
Sothema–Ramo Pharm: Competition Council publishes takeover notification
In a statement dated 5 November 2026, Morocco’s Competition Council says it has received notification of Sothema’s planned acquisition of all Ramo Pharm’s shares and associated voting rights.
Casablanca: MASI closes 3.33% higher at 17,317.91 points
The Casablanca Stock Exchange ends the 5 November 2026 session higher, with the MASI gaining 3.33% to 17,317.91 points, according to Hespress and Boursenews market reports.
Sworn translators: Council approves implementing decree for Law 52.23
Morocco’s Government Council approved draft decree 2.26.470 implementing Law 52.23 on sworn translators on 5 November 2026, according to its account and spokesperson Samir Belfkih’s statement reported by MAP.
Essaouira announces public parade and invitation-only fashion show for November 6–7
The first Essaouira Fashion Week is scheduled for 6–7 November 2026, according to the programme reported by Hespress, MWN Lifestyle and VH. It is set to bring together Moroccan and French designers.
Government approves three delegations to Lekjaa for Treasury financing
On 5 November 2026, Morocco’s Government Council approved three draft decrees delegating borrowing and debt management powers to Fouzi Lekjaa, according to the government’s account.