It is widely established in the economic literature that the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) holds pretty well during hyper-inflationary times. And, to Read More
Introduction Foreign Reserves at Lebanese Central Bank were significantly depleted starting late 2019 due to several inappropriate decisions taken by the Government and Read More
Will financial markets rise or fall from here? That is the billion‑dollar question. To approach an answer, analysts track indicators such Read More
Lebanon’s PMI Exports Subindex as a Leading Indicator for Total Exports – An Empirical Investigation
In this study, we aim to examine the relationship between new export orders (NEO) and total exports in the context of Lebanon. ‘Read More
In their IMF working paper (WP/26/94) titled, “Systemic Banking Crisis Database: 1970 – 2025”, Messrs. Luc Laeven and Fabian Valencia updated the Laeven and Valencia Read More
Lebanon’s prolonged financial crisis has reignited debate over the country’s gold reserves, with questions over whether they should remain untouched, Read More
According to the January 2026 quarterly Economic Bulletin published by the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), Arab banking activity continued to expand significantly, Read More
It is no exaggeration that one of the most pressing questions in Lebanon now is whether the exchange rate peg at 89,500 LBP Read More
2025 was marked by a shifting global economic landscape shaped by policy adjustments, geopolitical developments, and ongoing efforts toward economic stabilization. Throughout the Read More
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
