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Much depends on whether the government can hold its coalition together long enough to pass the legislation.
Thursday 24 September 2026 · Beirut 00:21
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Much depends on whether the government can hold its coalition together long enough to pass the legislation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.

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

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

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.