
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 23:10
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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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