
The Eurobond market signals tighter lending rules
Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.
Friday 16 October 2026 · Beirut 02:35
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Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.

The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.

Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.

The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.

Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.