According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gives an overview about the evolution of goods and services’ prices consumed by households, revealed that ... read more
The question that everybody keeps on asking is: is there still a way out of the current crisis or are we going to fall into an abyss with an intense deterioration of all economic indicators that may lead ... read more
Abstract Multiple reports and the latest social feeds continue to highlight Lebanon’s grim economic outlook, the reason why identifying new strategies to nurture Lebanon’s growth today is crucial. In this ... read more
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), consumer prices in Lebanon went up by 5.7% in the first five months of 2018 since the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from 99.32 by May ... read more
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s average inflation rate rose by 5.36% y-o-y, compared to an average inflation rate of 4.77% recorded by March 2018. The average costs ... read more
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s average inflation rate rose by 4.61% by May 2017 compared to May 2016. The average costs of “Housing and utilities (water, ... read more
Lebanon’s average consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.6% y-o-y to reach 98.73 by February 2017 as 12 out of its 13 components posted yearly upturns. Inflation during the first two months of the year was ... read more
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on November 11, 2016, on page 4. General Overview Tied to the economic, political, social and demographic aspects of the country, ... read more
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), the consumer price index (CPI) recorded a 4.60% yearly fall to 96.37 by August compared, to last year’s 101.01. This deflationary pressure was ... read more
In the words of James W. Frick, the American author, “Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are”. In the same spirit, the Central ... read more
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