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Lebanese Interest Rates Surge, Cabinet Ends Boycott
Lebanon sees a sharp rise in deposit interest rates, while the cabinet resumes operations after resolving electricity funding issues.
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Business conditions in Lebanon are mixed today. Interest rates on deposits have surged, impacting financial activities, while the cabinet's resumption following electricity funding approval stabilizes public-sector operations. However, ongoing security concerns in Beirut continue to pose challenges.
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Internal tension
Security concerns persist in Beirut amid ongoing tensions
Security concerns continue to affect Beirut as various security agencies and the Lebanese government work to maintain stability, An-Nahar reports. The city has long been prone to security fluctuations, and current efforts aim to address these challenges. The situation remains tense as Hezbollah's influence and regional dynamics contribute to the complexity of maintaining order.
Impact Public-sector operations in Beirut face challenges due to ongoing security concerns.
Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗
Markets
Lebanese deposit interest rates jump 94% in a year
Interest rates on Lebanese pound deposits have surged by 94% over the past year, according to data from Banque du Liban. Rates increased from 3.16% in September 2025 to 6.12% in September 2026, Leb Economy reports. This significant rise raises questions about the underlying causes and whether it reflects a need to attract more deposits amid ongoing economic challenges.
Impact Lenders and depositors in Lebanon face higher interest rates, affecting borrowing costs and savings returns.
Sources: Leb Economy ↗
Politics
Lebanese cabinet resumes after approving electricity funds
The Lebanese cabinet has resumed its operations after approving funds for electricity, according to An-Nahar. This decision ends a government boycott that had stalled legislative sessions. The move comes amid ongoing discussions about a potential U.S.-French initiative to replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south, which has been a point of political tension.
Impact Public-sector operations and energy projects in Lebanon resume as the cabinet resolves funding issues.
Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Safety & health · Companies · Trade.
Also today in the local press
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- خاص- ماذا تحمل زيارة بلال أردوغان للعلاقات الاقتصادية بين بيروت وأنقرة؟ — Leb Economy
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- 66 قتيلاً في هجوم لجماعة مرتبطة بتنظيم "داعش" شرق الكونغو — An-Nahar النهار
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- أميركا تدير أكثر من 12 مليار دولار من عوائد النفط الفنزويلي في 9 أشهر — An-Nahar النهار
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