2024 was the year of global elections in which around 3.7 billion people (almost half of World population) had the opportunity to go to Read More
2024 was a standout year for equity investors, driven by various economic factors and regional developments. The artificial intelligence boom further fueled a Read More
This spotlight is written in memory of Professor Samih Antoine Azar, a remarkable economist and an excellent contributor to the Blog. In Read More
Bond performance varied significantly across countries in 2024. U.S. 10- year Treasury yields increased by 70 basis points, German 10-year yields surged by 33 Read More
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of Member States that are located primarily in Europe. It is the Read More
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has had a devastating impact on Lebanon, causing significant damage and human suffering. The recent Lebanese Read More
In the October 2024 issue of the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Regional Report, the report discussed navigating the evolving geo-economic landscape Read More
Throughout history, wars have surged in the Middle East in a repeated and regular manner. Due to its strategic location, abundance of Read More
Lately, there seems to be a serious discussion, if not outright pressure, that BDL should use its foreign exchange (FX) reserves, even Read More
Once again, the Israeli-Hezbollah war has thrown Lebanon into a deep crisis. This conflict is not the first conflict between these two Read More
