The BLOM Lebanon PMI for September 2025 rose to 51.5 from August’s 50.3, marking the fastest rate of improvement in private sector operating conditions since May 2013 and a second consecutive month in ... read more
According to the Ministry of Tourism’s data, the number of incoming visitors witnessed an annual drop of 31.25% by October 2024, reaching 1,036,406 by October 2024. This drop is due to the security ... read more
According to the data from the Orders of Engineers in Beirut and Tripoli, the total cumulative construction permits witnessed a cumulative year-on-year (YOY) decrease of 15.84% to reach 8,441 permits by ... read more
The financial and economic challenges facing Lebanon have been at the forefront of discourse since the country’s default on its Eurobonds in 2020. Recent policy decisions have focused on extending the ... read more
According to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (LRC), the cumulative number of real estate (RE) transactions reached 29,556, valued at $2.99B by October 2024. This valuation is ... read more
Recently, few Lebanese commercial banks offered for depositors high interest rates on deposits in Lebanese pounds maturing in a year that reached 45% annually. This issue raised concerns and was highly ... read more
According to the balance sheet of Banque du Liban (BDL), the Central Bank’s total assets declined by 13.28% annually, to reach $92.95B by end of December 2024, amid adopting the 89,500 LBP/USD official ... read more
Five years have passed since the Lebanese government defaulted on its Eurobonds obligations, marking a watershed moment in the nation’s financial history. This unprecedented default has plunged Lebanon ... read more
The Arab banking sector showcases its strength and diversity in the 2023 rankings of the 100 strongest banks, which are evaluated based on tier-1 capital, assets, and financial resilience. The rankings ... read more
According to the data published by the Association of Lebanese Banks’ (ABL), the total number of cleared checks in the Lebanese financial system decreased remarkably by 57.76% year over year (YoY) to ... read more
According to market sources, Cumulative Lebanese car market expanded by 54.94% year over year (YoY) by November 2024 to 7,589 cars. On a monthly basis, 426 cars were sold in November 2024. The distribution ... read more
BDL compiled October 2024 data using the two below sources as per the IMF recommendation to align with the International Norms: The “Sixth Edition of the Balance of Payments and International Investment ... read more
Lebanon’s persistent economic struggles have led the country to rely heavily on foreign aid and loans, yet one potential solution remains underutilized: cannabis cultivation. Despite a rich history of ... read more
According to the data from the Orders of Engineers in Beirut and Tripoli, the total cumulative construction permits witnessed a year-on-year (YOY) decrease of 11.32% to reach 7,982 permits by October 2024 ... read more
According to Lebanon’s consolidated commercial banks’ balance sheet, total assets declined by 7.89% on year over year (YoY) basis to stand at $103.4B by October 2024 amid BDL’s adoption of a new exchange ... read more
Lebanon’s annual inflation rate fell to 15.38% in November 2024, from 15.68% in October 2024, recording its lowest level since March 2020, according to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS). The ... read more
Total cumulative container activity at the Port of Beirut dropped by 8.4% annually to 640,843 TEU by October 2024, amid the escalation of the Israeli-Hezbollah war in Lebanon. Transshipment activity, which ... read more
The activity at Rafic Hariri International Airport continued its downward trend in November 2024, as the Israeli-Hezbollah war persisted for most of the month. The ceasefire, which began on November 27, ... read more
Since 2019, Lebanon has been grappling with an economic crisis that has significantly impacted various sectors. The country has witnessed severe inflation, a devaluation of the Lebanese pound, and ... read more
According to the balance sheet of Banque du Liban (BDL), the Central Bank’s total assets declined by 12.91% annually, to reach $93.75B by mid December 2024, amid adopting the 89,500 LBP/USD official rate ... read more
The latest report published by the World Bank on Lebanon for Fall 2024 “Lebanon Economic Monitor – Mounting Burdens on a Crisis-Ridden Country” discussed the economic impact of the war on Lebanon. In this ... read more
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