The Lebanese economy extended its stay in the tunnel during 2016 despite the election of a president and the formation of a government. Read More
Alpha Banks’ performance in 2016 proves the resilience of the Lebanese banking sector as a whole. Moreover, the latest BANKDATA report revealed that Read More
In 2016, the registration of new passenger and commercial cars witnessed its first drop since 2011[1]. According to data from the Association of Car Read More
In 2016, tourism statistics show signs of respite for the Lebanese tourism sector after six tough years. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Read More
The rate of contraction of Lebanon’s trade deficit that started in 2014 and 2015 failed to continue in 2016, due a faster rise in Read More
“A refugee, according to the 1951 Convention [relating to the Status of Refugees], is someone unable or unwilling to return to their country Read More
Like any other system in the world, Lebanon’s financial sector has its particularities and its vulnerabilities. While it’s good to Read More
Global bond markets fluctuated significantly during the year as a result of major international developments on both the political and economic front. Read More
“The reform agenda is known, but is now more urgent” notes the IMF staff in their 2016 Article IV Consultation for Lebanon. Indeed, Read More
Following several years of economic slowdown, the political breakthroughs that took place by the end of 2016 bolstered optimism regarding the coming year Read More
