Lebanese banks are now facing a 17% tax on provisions they were instructed to set aside—ironically, to absorb losses from sovereign bonds the State itself defaulted on. In line with directives from the ... read more
Discover today’s performance of BLOM indices, the closing prices of Lebanese stocks and Eurobonds, as well as the exchange rate of major currencies against the LBP. read more
The BLOM Bond Index (BBI) fell by 0.51% in the week ending 31 July 2025 to 19.18 points, reflecting intensifying U.S. pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah—and Hezbollah’s resistance to this move. ... read more
In its July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised global growth projections upward. World GDP is now expected to expand by 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in ... read more
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s trade deficit widened by 12.95% year-over-year (YoY) to $7.87 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025. The shift was primarily driven by a 14.65% ... read more
Discover today’s performance of BLOM indices, the closing prices of Lebanese stocks and Eurobonds, as well as the exchange rate of major currencies against the LBP. read more
Lebanon’s NEER edged up 0.08% to 240.52 points, while the dollar weakened on easing trade tensions, despite expectations of steady Fed rates. Major currencies gained in response. In commodity markets, gold ... read more
In its Spring 2025 issue titled “Turning the Tide?”, the World Bank’s (WB) Lebanon Economic Monitor (LEM) featured a special analysis on Lebanon’s inflation. Since Lebanon’s financial crisis began, ... read more
The BLOM Bond Index (BBI) fell this week by 4.33% to 19.27 points, as optimism over the Israel-Iran ceasefire faded and concerns over Lebanon’s security resurfaced, despite FATF-driven reforms. U.S. bond ... read more
The U.S. dollar surged following sweeping tariff announcements, fueling inflation worries and a rush to safe-haven assets. Most major currencies weakened in response, except for the Australian dollar, ... read more
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