BLOMINVEST
  • ABOUT THE BLOG
  • NEWS
  • Lebanon Brief
  • Economic Indicators
  • Financial Markets
  • Key Takeaways
  1. Home
  2. Author Blogs
 Lebanese Public wages, Public Employment, and Fiscal Capability: A Brief Note
Key Takeaways

Lebanese Public wages, Public Employment, and Fiscal Capability: A Brief Note

Helmi Mrad April 7, 2026

Lebanese public sector wages witnessed a dramatic transformation since the onset of the economic and financial crisis in late 2019. It sits at Read More

 BDL’s Foreign Reserve Assets Stand at $11.53B after a $130.86M Drop in the Last Two Weeks of March 2026
Economic Indicators

BDL’s Foreign Reserve Assets Stand at $11.53B after a $130.86M Drop in the Last Two Weeks of March 2026

Helmi Mrad April 2, 2026

According to Banque du Liban’s (BDL) balance sheet, the Central Bank’s total assets decreased by 0.53% Year-on-Year (YoY), reaching $93.11B by Read More

 Daily Capital Markets’ Performance
Financial Markets

Daily Capital Markets’ Performance

Helmi Mrad April 2, 2026

Discover today’s performance of BLOM indices, the closing prices of Lebanese stocks and Eurobonds, as well as the exchange rate of Read More

 US Dollar Strengthened Amid Regional Geo-Political Escalation
Financial Markets

US Dollar Strengthened Amid Regional Geo-Political Escalation

Helmi Mrad March 27, 2026

Lebanese Forex Market         3/27/2026 3/20/2026 % Change Euro / LBP 103,023.5 103,551.5 -0.51% Euro / Dollar 1.1511 1.1570 -0.51% NEER Index 119.66 119.83 -0.14% *Prices are as of the Read More

 Lebanon’s Inflation Rate increased by 12.27% YOY in February 2026
Economic Indicators

Lebanon’s Inflation Rate increased by 12.27% YOY in February 2026

Helmi Mrad March 26, 2026

Lebanon’s annual inflation rate increased by 12.27% in February 2026, up from 10.91% in January 2026, according to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS). On Read More

 BDL’s Foreign Reserve Assets Stand at $11.67B after a $212.33M Drop in the First Two Weeks of March 2026
Economic Indicators

BDL’s Foreign Reserve Assets Stand at $11.67B after a $212.33M Drop in the First Two Weeks of March 2026

Helmi Mrad March 19, 2026

According to Banque du Liban’s (BDL) balance sheet, the Central Bank’s total assets decreased by 0.36% Year-on-Year (YoY), reaching $93.26B by Read More

Sticky
 Lebanese Banks in 2025: Between Survival and Resurrection
Spotlights

Lebanese Banks in 2025: Between Survival and Resurrection

Helmi Mrad March 19, 2026

Introduction The Lebanese economic and financial situation remained fragile in 2025 despite the election of a new President after more than two years Read More

 Lebanon’s Cumulative Trade Deficit Up by 23.06% YoY to $1.36B by January 2026
Economic Indicators

Lebanon’s Cumulative Trade Deficit Up by 23.06% YoY to $1.36B by January 2026

Helmi Mrad March 18, 2026

According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s cumulative trade deficit increased by 23.06% year-over-year (YoY), to reach $1.36B by January 2026. This change Read More

Financial Markets

M3 Recorded $66.53 Billion as of February 26, 2026

Helmi Mrad March 13, 2026

($B) 26-Feb-25 19-Feb-26 26-Feb-26 % Weekly Change % YOY Change % YTD Change M 1 1.33 1.183 1.194 0.012 -10.34% -3.77% M 2 1.75 1.581 1.602 0.021 -8.31% -1.74% M 3 69.53 66.42 66.53 0.110 -4.31% -0.90% M 4 69.63 66.47 66.58 0.109 -4.38% -0.90% Read More

 Escalating Regional Conflict Pressured Global Equity Markets
Financial Markets

Escalating Regional Conflict Pressured Global Equity Markets

Helmi Mrad March 6, 2026

  06/03/2026 27/02/2026 % Change BLOM Stock Index 1,813.52 1,848.34 -1.88% Average Traded Volume 36,705 28,848 27.24% Average Traded Value 242,203 416,973 -41.91% Market Cap 18,587,066,781 18,943,895,342 The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) compiled by Read More

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 46

Indices

  • BBI 
    07/05/2026
    1.07%
  • BSI 
    08/05/2026
    0.04%
  • BPSI 
    08/05/2026
    0.00%
  • NEER 
    08/05/2026
    0.22%
  • Exchange Rate 
     
    89,700 LBP/$
  • BDL Gold Reserve Value 
    30/04/2026
    $42.71 Billion
  • BDL Foreign Assets Value 
    30/04/2026
    $11.43 Billion
  • BLOM Lebanon PMI 
    April 2026
    48.2

Categories

  • Economic Indicators (2,993)
  • Financial Markets (5,492)
  • Key Takeaways (91)
  • PMI Reports (151)
  • Editors' Picks (62)
  • MENA in a Glimpse (79)
  • Equity Research (78)
  • Spotlights (416)

Follow Us

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook

BRITE by BLOMINVEST: Data on Lebanon’s Economy

Recent Posts

  • Global Markets Volatile amid Shifting US-Iran Developments and Inflation Expectations May 8, 2026
  • M3 Recorded $65.95 Billion as of April 23, 2026 May 8, 2026
  • Daily Capital Markets’ Performance May 8, 2026
  • Daily Capital Markets’ Performance May 7, 2026
  • Port of Beirut: Total Container Activity Up 40.95% YoY in January 2026 to 91,101 TEU May 7, 2026

Archives

Tags

beirut stock exchange cement construction corporate stories Daily Market Bulletin economy Egypt electric equipments El Sewedy El Sewedy Electric equity reports Eurobonds Ezz financial markets first half 2014 Global telecom GTHE holcim holcim liban hold hotel occupancy industrial products KSA Lebanese Eurobonds Market Lebanon Lebanon Eurobonds Market market ministry of finance mobile News performance Quote rating real estate Reduce Saudi Arabia sector SODIC Talaat Moustafa The Daily Market Bulletin The Lebanon Brief TMG tmgh update Yamama Cement

Contact Us

  • Research Department, Zaituna Bay
  • POBOX 11-1540 Riad El Soloh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon
  • Tel: +961 1 991 784
  • Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer The content of this blog is for information purposes only. The information herein has been compiled from, or based upon sources we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee or accept responsibility for its completeness or accuracy. This document should not be construed as a solicitation to take part in any investment, or as constituting any representation or warranty on our part. The consequences of any action taken on the basis of information contained herein are solely the responsibility of the recipient.

© 2026, Blominvest Bank. All rights reserved.