Spotlights on Lebanon

Research reports covering various economic and market sectors in Lebanon

Home » Spotlights on Lebanon

Beirut Stock Exchange: H1 2015 Performance Review

While major financial markets today are considered to be free-floating, dictated almost unconditionally by demand and supply, there exists ample evidence of monetary authorities playing primary roles in ... read more

IMF: Passing a Credible Budget Remains a Critical Priority for Lebanon

In July 2015, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Article IV consultation for Lebanon in which it discusses the current context, highlights challenges and priorities and, issues ... read more

Steel Industry in Lebanon: 2014 Market Update

The steel industry is the biggest industry in the world after oil and gas, with an estimated global turnover of $900B. Steel is the most widely exploited and recycled metal on earth. Its various forms and ... read more

Alternatives for Developing Containers’ Activity at the Port of Beirut

Sixty years ago, Malcolm McLean had an idea that revolutionized maritime transport and stimulated international trade: the shipping container. Even though seaborne trade dates back decades, McLean’s ... read more

2014: A Critical Year for the Cement Industry

Ever since 2011, construction, real estate and therefore the cement industry have been negatively impacted by the eruption of the Arab spring, especially in neighboring Syria, and by the local instability ... read more

Lebanese Wineries Filling Glasses and Welcoming Tourists

Endowed with the ideal Mediterranean climate and a diverse landscape of a sun-drenched waterfront, looming summits and desiccated valleys, Lebanon has long been prolific terrain for vineyards. More than ... read more

Lending in 2014, a Reflection of the Overall Economy

Since 2011, Lebanon has witnessed slower GDP growth as key sectors of construction, real estate and tourism suffered the ripples of the neighboring Syrian war and of the local political gridlock. The ... read more

Transportation Sector: Problems and Solutions

Beirut, once titled “the pearl of the Middle East”, was transformed by a 15-year war into a genuine no-man’s-land. Cities were damaged, roads were impaired, and train operations halted. Since ... read more

Debt Sustainability Analysis for Lebanon 2015-2020

A country’s debt is a double-edged sword: It can represent a means to an end, allowing a country to cover its deficit or carry out investments but it can also constitute a threat if it is accumulated ... read more

Alpha Banks: Q1 2015 Performance Highlights

For Lebanon’s economy in general and for the banking sector in particular, 2015 represents the fifth year during which the Syrian spillovers and the political deadlock take a heavy toll. In good times and ... read more

This website uses cookies in order to improve user experience. If you close this box or continue browsing,
we will assume you agree with this. For more information click here

Choose Category

Enter Keyword

Spotlights on Lebanon