For several years, Lebanon has faced a severe and multifaceted economic crisis, marked by the dramatic devaluation of the Lebanese pound (LBP) and the imposition of informal capital controls. Since 2019, ... read more
The BLOM Stock Index rose by 1% during the week ending April 25th, 2025, with the real estate sector dominating trading on the Beirut Stock Exchange. Globally, U.S., European, Asian and Arab stock markets ... read more
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s cumulative trade deficit narrowed by 3.16% year-over-year (YoY), reaching $2.21 billion by February 2025. This improvement was driven by a ... 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
BDL compiled February 2025 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
According to market sources, Cumulative Lebanese car market expanded by 78.47% year over year (YoY) by February 2025 to 1,583 cars. On a monthly basis, 734 cars were sold in February 2025. The distribution ... read more
Following the recent appointment of Karim Souaid as the governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, Banque Du Liban (BDL), on March 27, 2025, a central debate has emerged regarding the potential use of 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) declined this week as Lebanon faces stalled financial reforms and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors reacted to deepening trade ... read more
In the week ending April 4, 2025, the Lebanese pound’s NEER slightly declined as the US Dollar weakened following President Trump’s announcement of aggressive tariffs. This sparked fears of of a global ... read more
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