Spotlights on Lebanon

Research reports covering various economic and market sectors in Lebanon

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What will it take for a real estate revival in Lebanon?

real estate daily star march 2019 article

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of the Daily Star Newspaper on the 29th of March 2019. The slump in the Lebanese economy is no surprise. Real GDP growth is estimated to have ... read more

UNCTAD Report: Investment Policy Review for Lebanon

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is considered as one of the important contributors of economic growth and development especially for developing countries.In recent years, FDI in Lebanon started to slow ... read more

The Current State of “Wine”

Abstract This study delineates the landscape of the wine industry in Lebanon in figures but also in players, as it introduces the wine trade and production figures and highlights the major market players, ... read more

The Real Estate Market in Lebanon 2018: Prolonged Stalemate

The ripples of the Lebanese economic slowdown vary from sector to sector. Tourism was hit by the absence of hefty Gulf spenders but was able to adapt to the new segment of European tourists by offering ... read more

The Tourism Sector in Lebanon: 2018 in Review

As one of the fastest growing economic sectors in Lebanon, the tourism sector continued its upward trend during 2018. Despite a 9-month governmental void and political uncertainty, tourism in Lebanon ... read more

Lebanon’s Trade Deficit Up in 2018

Lebanon’s economy is heavily based on consumption and since the main supply-side sectors of the economy such as real estate, trade, and public administration do not produce the consumption goods in demand, ... read more

1,274 pages in 15 pages: The McKinsey Report in a Nutshell

Abstract The purpose of this study is to present the now-popular 1,274 page McKinsey report in an illustrative, user-friendly, and shorter version that focuses on the key takeaways for Lebanon’s economy ... read more

The Lebanese Car Market in 2018: Largest Decline in a Decade

A stagnating economy, tighter car loan regulations, and an increase in oil prices contributed to a huge slump in the Lebanese cars’ market. Despite recording a slight increase in commercial and passenger ... read more

Financial Results of the Four Largest Listed Lebanese Banks in 2018: Reasonable Performance amid Continuing Political and Economic Instability

Net Profit($ mn) ROACE (%) ROAA(%) Cost-to-Income (%) BLOM 510.42 16.49 1.47 35.30 Audi 500.55 14.00 1.10 48.05 BoB 210.19 13.08 1.13 43.37 Byblos 164.52 8.76 0.70 51.20 The un-audited ... read more

FX Markets in 2018

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