S&P Global Ratings raised Lebanon’s long-term rating in local currency (LC) to CCC+ in February 13th, 2026 from CCC and Read More
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The 2025 global bond market witnessed high yields and volatility. Different monetary policies were implemented across different regions based on frequent updates in Read More
Financial Markets
Global Equity Markets Traded in Different Directions – European Equities Rallied while US and Asian Markets Delivered Mixed Performance
06/02/2026 30/01/2026 % Change BLOM Stock Index 1,677.19 1,723.75 -2.70% Average Traded Volume 31,618 110,069 -71.27% Average Traded Value 1,262,343 6,052,444 -79.14% Market Cap 17,189,804,957 17,666,954,957 The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) compiled Read More
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The BLOM Lebanon PMI for January 2026 dropped to 50.1 from 51.2 in December 2025; however, it remained above the 50.0 threshold for the sixth month in-a-row, Read More
Financial Markets
The US Dollar Weakens Against Other Major Currencies; BDL Obliges E-Payment Service Providers Install Cameras
Lebanese Forex Market 30/01/2026 23/01/2026 % Change YTD Euro / LP 106,666.10 105,843 0.78% 1.47% Euro / Dollar 1.1918 1.1826 0.78% 1.47% NEER Index 116.99 117.00 -0.01% Read More
22/01/2026 15/01/2026 Change Year to Date BLOM Bond Index (BBI) 29.32 29.84 -1.72% 21.28% Weighted Yield 59.23% 57.74% 2.59% -12.66% Read More
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Central Bank Issues Circulars 749, 754 and 755 on Interest Paid, Capital Adequacy, and FX Positions
In the last three weeks, Central Bank (BDL) issued several intermediate circulars. In this short article, we will talk about intermediate circulars 749, 754 &Read More
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On January 8th, 2026, BDL Governor Mr. Karim Souaid held a press conference at BDL Head Quarters. In the press conference, Mr. Souaid Read More
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Six years have passed since the blow up of the financial crisis and is now in its seventh year, and still there Read More
