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2026-02-15 Economy

Lebanon rating raised by S&P to CCC+ with stable outlook

Standard & Poor’s raised Lebanon’s long-term local-currency sovereign rating to CCC+ and assigned a stable outlook, signaling its assessment of how the gove...

2026-02-14 Economy

Military Salaries in Lebanon Lead Yarzeh Preparatory Meeting Ahead of Key Session

A preparatory meeting was held in Yarzeh to discuss ways to improve military salaries in Lebanon, bringing together government officials, financial experts, and...

2026-02-14 Economy

Finance Ministry Launches Electronic Payment for Fees and Taxes

The Finance Ministry in Lebanon announced the activation of modern payment methods for collecting fees and taxes, including bank credit cards and online payment...

2026-02-14 Gold

Gold Boosts Banque du Liban Assets, Exposing a Gap in Public-Sector Deposits

Rising gold prices have strengthened the reported asset base of Banque du Liban, drawing fresh attention to a valuation mismatch between book figures and the ef...

2026-02-08 Economy

Lebanon Reconstruction: France Ready to Support If Reforms Continue

Paris has reaffirmed that Lebanon reconstruction remains a priority, provided that structural reforms continue. French officials stressed that recovery remains...

2026-01-26 Energy

Gulf Funding Restores Hope: How Qatari Support Could Reshape Lebanon’s Recovery

Qatar’s announcement of a $434 million financial support package for Lebanon marks a significant development at a critical time for the country’s economy. With...

2026-01-06 Economy

Lebanon Tightens Money Movement Controls, Raising Pressure on Citizens

Lebanon’s financial sector has entered a new regulatory phase after authorities imposed additional restrictions on the movement of money in Lebanon to strengthe...

2025-12-27 Economy

Lebanon Approves Financial Gap Law to Distribute Losses and Protect Depositors

The Lebanese government has approved the Financial Gap Law, establishing a formal framework to restructure the banking sector and distribute losses stemming fro...

2025-12-14 Economy

Dollar Holds Elevated Levels Against the Lebanese Pound

The dollar continues to trade at elevated levels against the Lebanese pound, reflecting ongoing economic and financial imbalances that weigh heavily on the loca...

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