Check out the latest presentation prepared by the Research department of BLOMINVEST Bank on Lebanon’s macroeconomic outlook : Lebanon’s Macroeconomic Outlook read more
In 2016, the registration of new passenger and commercial cars witnessed its first drop since 2011[1]. According to data from the Association of Car Importers in Lebanon (AIA), the number of new registered ... read more
The BLOM Bond Index (BBI) fell by a weekly 0.78% to reach 104.19 points; nonetheless, it outperformed the JP Morgan Emerging Markets’ Bond Index which also dropped by a weekly 0.91% to 755.85 points. ... read more
In 2016, tourism statistics show signs of respite for the Lebanese tourism sector after six tough years. According to the Ministry of Tourism, in 2016, tourist arrivals hit their highest level since 2011. ... read more
The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) ended the week with a 0.61% increase to reach 1,227.70 points. During the week, 122,865 shares worth $1.36M were traded on average compared to 181,687 and $977,319 last week, ... read more
Discover today’s performance of BLOM indices, the closing prices of Lebanese stocks and Eurobonds, as well as the exchange rate of major currencies against the LBP. read more
Like any other system in the world, Lebanon’s financial sector has its particularities and its vulnerabilities. While it’s good to expose and discuss the risks our financial system can encounter, it is ... read more
The BLOM Stock Index (BSI) ended the week with a 1.81% rise to stand at 1,238.28 points. With that, the Lebanese index would have outpaced all three of its regional peers, the S&P Pan Arab Composite ... read more
BLOM PMI rose again in the first month of 2017, reflecting the slowest pace in economic contraction seen in a year. “This is good news, albeit the BLOM Lebanon PMI is taking its time to reach 50 and above. ... read more
“The reform agenda is known, but is now more urgent” notes the IMF staff in their 2016 Article IV Consultation for Lebanon. Indeed, a lot of ink has been poured on the needed reforms in Lebanon: Fiscal ... read more
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