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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.
Omar Fakhoury·20 August 2026·2 min read
Thursday 24 September 2026 · Beirut 03:28
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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 programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.

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

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

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

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