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
Introduction Global equity markets navigated a dynamic landscape in 2025, shaped by technological innovation, evolving monetary policy expectations, and shifting geopolitical developments. While Read More
In 2025, global and domestic markets experienced sharp divergences. Lebanon’s NEER and REER both declined, driven by a weakening US dollar and Read More
In mid-October 2019, just before the onset of the Lebanese financial crisis, the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) published its bi-weekly balance sheet Read More
