Reflecting on 2025: The Global and Lebanese Economy Recap
2025 was marked by a shifting global economic landscape shaped by policy adjustments, geopolitical developments, and ongoing efforts toward economic stabilization. Throughout the year, major economies navigated the effects of previous monetary tightening, with inflation easing and several central banks adopting a more cautious stance regarding interest rates. At the same time, global trade dynamics were influenced by renewed tariff discussions, particularly following policy decisions by the United States, alongside continued geopolitical tensions affecting international supply chains.
These developments had implications on both regional and domestic economic outlooks, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where economic activity remained sensitive to external shocks and security concerns. Against this backdrop, this report reviews the global and regional economic situation, followed by an in-depth analysis of the Lebanese economy and the key factors that shaped its performance throughout 2025.
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