Lebanon’s economic collapse extends well beyond the banking sector—it is a systemic crisis. This is the central argument of the 2025 Read More
In this spotlight, we will highlight the main issues discussed in the position paper “Advocating the Preservation of Deposits as Precondition for Read More
Speculation has grown that President Donald Trump favors a weaker U.S. dollar, a stance that could prompt other countries—especially in Read More
For several years, Lebanon has faced a severe and multifaceted economic crisis, marked by the dramatic devaluation of the Lebanese pound (LBP) Read More
The Lebanese banking sector remained in a critical situation in 2024 in the absence of any resolutions to the crisis. Since 2019, the economic Read More
Following the recent appointment of Karim Souaid as the governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, Banque Du Liban (BDL), on March 27, 2025, a Read More
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
