The BLOM Lebanon PMI rose to 50.3 in June, from 49.7 in May, returning to the expansion territory for the first time in four Read More
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Global equities rallied on the back of the U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Regional sentiment turned cautious late in the Read More
Lebanon’s Q1 2026 fiscal position showed strong revenue growth—driven by VAT collections, higher non‑tax income, and revised excise duties on Read More
The US Dollar Index slipped as easing geopolitical tensions reduced safe‑haven demand, while the euro and pound gained on central bank Read More
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Lebanon’s prolonged financial crisis has reignited debate over the country’s gold reserves, with questions over whether they should remain untouched, Read More
Discover today’s performance of BLOM indices, the closing prices of Lebanese stocks and Eurobonds, as well as the exchange rate of Read More
Financial Markets
Lebanese Eurobonds; Rebound on Ceasefire Talks Advancement, Decline Expected on Friday
Lebanese Eurobonds rebounded this week, lifted by cautious optimism over U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks, though Hezbollah’s rejection of the proposal Read More
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The BLOM Lebanon PMI rose to 49.7 in May 2026, from 48.2 in April, while staying in the contraction zone for the 3rd month in Read More
According to the Lebanese Customs Administration, Lebanon’s trade deficit widened by 38% year-over-year (YoY) to $4.75 billion in Q1 2026. The shift was primarily Read More
The dollar ended the week marginally higher as geopolitical tensions and Fed policy uncertainty kept it range‑bound, with traders pricing a 56% Read More
