Spotlights on Lebanon

Research reports covering various economic and market sectors in Lebanon

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The Lebanese Car Market in 2014: Still Suffering from the Poor Economic Backdrop

The Lebanese economic backdrop remained bleak in 2014 on account of the spillovers of the Syrian war and the internal political deadlock. The growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at a ... read more

How were Lebanese Households Allocating Their Pay checks in 2012?

In the words of James W. Frick, the American author, “Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are”. In the same spirit, the Central ... read more

CMA: First Step to Developing Lebanese Capital Markets

Being the second oldest market in the MENA after the Egyptian Bourse, the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) was founded in 1920, by a decree of the French Commissioner. In its early years, Lebanon witnessed ... read more

E-Commerce in Lebanon: Logging in to Potential

E-commerce refers to the purchase and selling of goods and services online and also encompasses digital payments, a segment mastered by e-bay owned PayPal[1]. There are several types of e-commerce: ... read more

Lebanon’s Apparel Industry: Stagnating Performance in 2014

While talented Lebanese designers were dressing worldwide celebrities and invading haute couture catwalks in the international fashion weeks, Lebanon’s apparel industry seemed to be fading over the past ... read more

Lebanon Drilling into the Benefits of Falling Oil Prices

Crude oil, one of the world’s most needed commodities, fully earned its title the “Black Gold” due to its non-renewable nature and its ever prevailing quality of initiating global tribulations. In turn, ... read more

Lebanese Tourism Sector in 2014

In 2014, Lebanon continued to suffer from the spillovers of the raging Syrian war. The fragile security situation has been weighing on the tourism and hospitality sectors for the past four years. The ... read more

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Spotlights on Lebanon
February 20, 2015

Real Estate Activity in 2014: Sluggish Performance amid Intensifying Challenges

For too long, real estate sector in Lebanon remained one of the core sectors to assess the economic health of the country and determine its forthcoming standing. The undeniable importance of real estate ... read more

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Spotlights on Lebanon
February 13, 2015

Monetary Policy Review for 2014

To support economic growth and price stability, monetary policy has remained highly accommodative during 2014. The central bank kept the interest rates stable as witnessed by T-bills rates, maintained the ... read more

Financial Results of the Three Largest Lebanese Banks for the Year 2014: Sustainablity in Growth and Profit despite Difficult Operating Conditions

The un-audited financial results for the three largest Lebanese banks (BLOM, Audi, and Byblos) for 2014 show that they have maintained their growth and profit rise, despite difficult operating conditions ... read more

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