
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.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · Beirut 19:20
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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.

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

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

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