Following 2017, which saw strong gains in asset prices and record low volatility, 2018 was anything but calm. Although, global markets have started the first half of the year in rally due to strong ... read more
The Turkish Lira lost 60% of its value against the dollar since year-start Pressure on the Turkish economy is likely to increase External financing needs can reach $128 billion in the coming 2 years The ... read more
The stock markets have taken investors on a roller coaster ride. 2018 began with enthusiasm for global stock markets. Strong corporate earnings and positive economic data helped many indices hit multiple ... read more
Another weekly improvement was depicted on the Lebanese Eurobonds’ market as revealed by the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) that increased by 0.66% to 106.63 points. It was also able to beat the JP Morgan Emerging ... read more
Global bond markets fluctuated significantly during the year as a result of major international developments on both the political and economic front. As such, the Brexit vote, the U.S. presidential ... read more
The Beirut Stock Exchange managed to register its first weekly gain in August following four weeks of negative performance. Lebanon’s BLOM Stock Index (BSI) added 0.22% to end the week at 1,147.58 points, ... read more
The first half (H1) of 2016 was marked by unstable geopolitical dynamics and a continuing political stalemate, with almost 26 months of political vacuum. In the beginning of 2016, GCC countries (Bahrain, ... read more
The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) underwent a week of profit taking on Audi stocks, sending the BLOM Stock Index (BSI) 0.98% lower following five weeks of improving performance. Accordingly, the index ended ... read more
With the local political and security developments dominating in 2015 combined with macroeconomic changes in the global front, the Lebanese Eurobonds market witnessed a lackluster performance. ... read more
Demand for Lebanese Eurobonds improved throughout the 2-week festive season, illustrated by the BLOM Bond Index (BBI) increasing by 025% to end the year at 104.11 points. Furthermore, the Lebanese Eurobond ... read more
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