
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 22:29
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.

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.

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

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