Numerous proposals have emerged to address Lebanon’s $80 billion financial gap. Among them, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) has outlined a Read More
Financial Markets
Lebanese Eurobonds Rebound on Reform Hopes Despite Geopolitical Risks; Mixed U.S. Data Keeps Yields Flat
Lebanese Eurobonds rose 4.04% this week as optimism around the Financial Gap Law and IMF engagement outweighed mounting geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, U.S. Read More
The dollar rose this week as traders adjusted expectations for Fed rate cuts and monitored delayed inflation data. Oil surged on new Read More
Economic Indicators
Lebanon’s Cumulative Trade Deficit Widened by 9.76% YoY to $10.57B by August 2025
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s trade deficit widened by 9.76% year-over-year (YoY) to $10.57 billion by August of 2025. The shift was Read More
Economic Indicators
Lebanon’s Cumulative Trade Deficit Widened by 9.76% YoY to $10.57B by August 2025
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s trade deficit widened by 9.76% year-over-year (YoY) to $10.57 billion by August of 2025. The shift was Read More
According to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (LRC), the cumulative number of real estate (RE) transactions reached 51,683, valued at $4.4Read More
The cumulative activity at Rafic Hariri International Airport rose by 10.38% year-on-year (YoY) during the first nine months of 2025 to 5,406,264 travelers. This increase Read More
Economic Indicators
Cumulative Balance of Payments Surplus as Change of NFA at $10,069.8M by August 2025, Compared to a Surplus of $5,106.8M by August 2024
BDL compiled August 2025 data using the two below sources as per the IMF recommendation to align with the International Norms: The ?Sixth Read More
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Spotlights
Macroeconomic Review 2025: Highlights from the BDL Report with a Focus on the Balance of Payments
Banque Du Liban (BDL) recently released its Macroeconomic Review for the first half of 2025, offering a comprehensive assessment of Lebanon’s economic Read More
Lebanese Eurobonds surged 12.72% this week amid renewed optimism around regional stability and Lebanon’s slow-moving but active engagement with the IMF. Meanwhile, Read More
