During the week ending November 13, 2014, broad Money M3 fell by LP 41B ($27.49M), to reach LP 174,834B ($115.98B). M3 growth rate reached 6.32% year-on-year and 4.33% since year start. In contrast, M1 ... read more
Demand for the dollar steadied over the prior week as reflected by the Lebanese pound’s peg against the dollar that remained at $/LP 1,510-1,514 with a mid-price of $/LP 1,512, since the 4th of September, ... read more
Lebanon’s Eurobonds showed improvement during the week, with the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) increasing 0.11%, to settle at 108.38 points. The gauge posted a 2.59% year-to-date (y-t-d) increase as the Eurobonds ... read more
The Beirut Stock Exchange bounced back this week, as the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) recorded a 0.26% uptick to close at 1,175.19 points. The average traded volume went up from 67,761 shares worth $623,759 to ... read more
Inflation rate reached 1.47% year-on-year (y-o-y) where the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 100.97 in October 2014, compared to 99.50 in October 2013 (this level is adjusted on the new base of 100 ... read more
The number of construction permits witnessed a 1.48% year-on-year (y-o-y) decline to 1,397 permits in October 2014. Noting that permits are usually issued at least six months after applications are filed, ... read more
The Lebanese Eurobonds Market continued its upward trend, with the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) gaining 0.05% to 108.38 points. The 5Y Lebanese Eurobonds’ yield steadied at 5.12%, while the 10Y Lebanese ... read more
The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) barely moved on Friday with a very thin volume, with the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) edging up 0.05% to 1,175.19 points. The banking sector grasped a share of 71.80% of total ... read more
Besides risk and pay-off perspectives, investment climate remains the most primordial aspect for entrepreneurs during their hunt for compelling new opportunities. As a matter of fact, investors’ main ... read more
Lebanese gross public debt reached $65.97B, displaying a 5.05% year-to-date(y-t-d) increase by October 2014. Gross public debt accounted for 138% of Lebanon’s GDP, compared to 140% of GDP in December 2013. ... read more
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