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Global Stocks Shined in 2023, Fueled by Cooling Inflation and a Weaker Dollar

2023 saw global equity markets outperform expectations, ending the year with positive returns across diverse sectors. Despite challenges, the global economy showed surprising strength especially in the ... read more

Credit to the Private Sector: “The Unsung and Forgotten Hero” in the Banking Crisis

In the debate that is currently raging in Lebanon about the viability of the banking system and whether it will ever regain the public’s confidence, there is one essential ingredient that is missing: bank ... read more

Overview of Global and Lebanese Bond Markets in 2023

This time last year, Chairman Jerome Powell assured that the Federal Reserve would persist with rate hikes until achieving economic stability. In the face of elevated inflation and a lopsided labor market, ... read more

Lebanon’s State-Owned Enterprises and the Potential Impact of Privatization on the Current Financial crisis

Lebanon witnessed some stabilization in 2022 marked by increased tourism, robust remittances, and improved terms of trade. However, ongoing challenges especially the recent development in the Middle ... read more

Analysis of Global Debt

Public debt, while essential for development, can become a significant burden when it grows too rapidly or excessively. This is currently taking place in many developing countries, primarily due to two key ... read more

Transition to Clean Energy in the Global market

In 2020, the world faced a substantial disruption due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented 70% decline in global energy consumption during the initial months of the crisis. ... read more

Thoughts on the State of the US Bond Market

Adel Abou Jaber is a student at University of Warwick. The views expressed in this note are his and do not necessarily reflect the views of Blominvest Bank. The bond market’s massive repricing has meant ... read more

Thematic Report – Lebanese Remittances: A Household Analysis

In recent years, Lebanese remittances and their impact on households have undergone a notable transformation, catalyzed by the country’s severe financial and economic crisis. Traditionally, ... read more

Lebanon: M2 and its Components, May 2022-May 2023

The economic landscape of Lebanon from May 2022 to May 2023 witnessed significant developments in the money supply aggregate, M2, and its components, customers’ deposits and currency in LBP. The period was ... read more

What does the IMF’s Lebanon 2023 Article IV Consultation Have to Say about Financial Sector Restructuring?

One of the more interesting parts of the recent IMF’s Lebanon 2023 Article IV Consultation Report (published on June 29, 2023) is Annex IV on Financial Sector Restructuring. As the Lebanese crisis is ... read more

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