
Lebanon delays a new wave of deposits
A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.
Friday 16 October 2026 · Beirut 02:35
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A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

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

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

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.

Remittances remain the single largest source of hard currency, accounting for roughly a fifth of national income.

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

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

Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.

Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.

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.