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How is the Lp Overvalued by About 30%
The World Bank’s analysis revealing that Lebanon’s real exchange rate (RER) has become overvalued by about 30% since January 2010 and surged to approximately 50% by May 2023 reflects a critical distortion in Lebanon’s…
Strait of Hormuz: The ‘New Jargon’ Merchants Choose to Profiteer From
Over the past three months, food prices have been on a relentless upward march, climbing by more than 20% year-on-year and leaving Lebanese consumers wondering if their next meal will…
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Lebanon Political Impasse Tied to The Future of the Shia Community in the Region
The political impasse in Lebanon as of 2025 is marked by deep-rooted sectarian divisions, with significant challenges stemming from both internal dynamics and external influences, particularly from Iran and its…
Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone almost entirely unreported in the regional and international press. In…
HSBC’s $300 Million Scandal Resurfaces — Swiss Probe Reopens Risk for Global Bank
Swiss and French authorities have opened a new investigation into HSBC Holdings Plc's (NYSE:HSBC) Swiss private bank, reigniting concerns over legacy compliance risks that had long been buried. The probe centers on…
Lagarde is pushing to bolster the euro as a reserve-currency
Christine Lagarde is pushing to bolster the euro as a reserve-currency alternative to the dollar. The European Central Bank president penned a column in the pages of the Financial Times,…
Hermuz Strait: 2025 Geopolitical Context and Market Analysis
The Strait’s closure or disruption would not only impact Iran but also Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—countries whose economies are deeply tied to hydrocarbon exports. Asia is…
OMT Too Big to Fail??? to be valued at $1 bln, Western Union at Usd2.8bln
The Lebanese payment provider OMT (Online Money Transfer) is rumored to be valued at $1…
MENA Rise in Digital Payment: A Mirage or Momentum?
MENA region saw the most dramatic growth in digital merchant payments, with…
Qatar, Kuwait, UAE see steady June PMI growth; Lebanon slows decline
Business activity across Middle Eastern economies showed mixed trends in June, with…
Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani, the Voice of Truth and Sarcastic Comedy
In a country often described as trapped in a “dark web” of…
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Lebanon Political Impasse Tied to The Future of the Shia Community in the Region
The political impasse in Lebanon as of 2025 is marked by deep-rooted sectarian divisions, with significant challenges stemming from both internal dynamics and external influences, particularly from Iran and its…
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Carrot and Stick Policy: No Aid Without Reform
Since 2019, Lebanon has been engulfed in one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history—a crisis marked by…
Net foreign assets of financial sector up $8.9bn in first seven months of 2025
Figures issued by Banque du Liban (BdL) show that the net foreign asset of the financial sector, which are a…
2026 Draft Budget Shows Balanced Scores ; How True ?
Draft budget for 2026 projects balanced revenues and expenditures at $5.7bnThe draft budget for 2026 that the Ministry of Finance…
Red Sea Submarine Cable Bombing in the Red Sea: 25% of MENA Traffic Affected
In the early hours of September 6, 2025, a critical blow was dealt to the backbone of global internet connectivity…
Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Guns, Leverage, and Loyalties: U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon and the Strategic Push to Sideline Hezbollah (3/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 “We’re here because Lebanon’s pluralism is worth protecting. This country…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Leveraging the Language of Minority Rights and Pluralism (2/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 During the visit and in comments in front of the…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Understanding the Quiproquo Between Lebanon and US Delegation (1/3)
Over the past three months, Lebanon has become the focal point of a concerted U.S.-led diplomatic effort aimed at reshaping…
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