Lebanon delays a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
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The Eurobond market tests the return of foreign capital
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Ziad Chehab·5 September 2026·2 min read
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The electricity sector reports a five-year reform plan
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Layla Mansour·2 September 2026·2 min read
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The central bank eyes a currency unification timeline
The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.
Layla Mansour·2 September 2026·2 min read
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Lebanese exporters expands a tax overhaul
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Hassan Rahal·1 September 2026·2 min read
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Regional banks faces tighter lending rules
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Omar Fakhoury·29 August 2026·1 min read
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The electricity sector expands a gas exploration deal
Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.
Hassan Rahal·29 August 2026·1 min read
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Saudi Arabia weighs a currency unification timeline
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Nour Saab·29 August 2026·2 min read
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Lebanese exporters reports a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·24 August 2026·2 min read
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Oil markets eyes a fresh round of talks
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Omar Fakhoury·16 August 2026·2 min read
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