Lebanon secures a gas exploration deal
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
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Fiscal policy, trade, jobs and the data shaping Lebanon's recovery.
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Economy
Oil markets weighs a digital banking push
Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.
Ziad Chehab·1 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Tech startups bets on a five-year reform plan
Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.
Nour Saab·1 September 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters rethinks a currency unification timeline
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Hassan Rahal·31 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
The central bank unveils tighter lending rules
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Layla Mansour·30 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
The tourism sector reports a new wave of deposits
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Ziad Chehab·25 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters rethinks a $2 billion bond sale
The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.
Rania Khalil·18 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Tech startups reports tighter lending rules
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Nour Saab·17 August 2026·2 min read
Economy
Lebanese exporters tests the return of foreign capital
The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.
Rania Khalil·16 August 2026·1 min read
Economy
European lenders signals stronger remittance inflows
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Layla Mansour·15 August 2026·2 min read
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Lebanese exporters braces for a rebound in tourism
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