For several years, Lebanon has faced a severe and multifaceted economic crisis, marked by the dramatic devaluation of the Lebanese pound (LBP) and the imposition of informal capital controls. Since 2019, ... read more
The BLOM Bond Index (BBI) declined this week as Lebanon faces stalled financial reforms and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors reacted to deepening trade ... read more
Debt Sustainability Analysis, perhaps needless to say, is of crucial importance to countries going through severe debt crisis. And it is so because of primarily two reasons: first, to ensure what would be ... read more
The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) recently released a report titled Towards a Productive “New” Lebanon. This report, ... read more
Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) revealed some figures regarding banking and monetary indicators as of end December 2024. These indicators reveal the effects of the banking sector crisis in Lebanon, ... read more
In light of recent challenges, Lebanon has sought international assistance, including a new program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On March 10th until the 13th of 2025, an IMF fact-finding ... read more
It is widely hoped that Lebanon will receive financial assistance on concessional terms for recovery and reconstruction purposes. Recent, perhaps conservative, estimates put the assistance at $12.5 billion ... read more
According to the Ministry of Tourism’s data, the number of incoming visitors to Lebanon dropped by 32.13% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 1,131,100 by December 2024. This decline is attributed to the ... read more
On 4 February 2025, J.P. Morgan issued a report on Lebanon, Lebanon: Politics and stability before economics, in which it indicated that “Lebanon bonds have seen a steep rise following a cease-fire deal ... read more
Lately, there seems to be a serious discussion, if not outright pressure, that BDL should use its foreign exchange (FX) reserves, even liquidate its Gold holdings, to pay for the living expenses of the ... read more
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