Property sales taxed The Lebanese government intends to introduce a 3 percent capital gains tax on real estate sales. The proposals come as part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts …
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BLOM Stock Index (BSI) Weighted effective yield of Eurobonds Equity update The shivering political situation in the Arab region, the gloomy economic situation in Lebanon and fears of another global …
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Beirut SE > Review period: Closed October 24 at 1,212.74 points Period Change: -1.69% The Beirut Stock Exchange was a ghost town in October as investors hid from uncertainty in …
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“The biggest headwind the American economy is facing right now is uncertainty about Europe.” “Lebanon will not be affected by a recession in Europe as the Lebanese economy essentially is …
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Beirut Stock Exchange trades thin Trading activity on the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) is dire so far this year. The total volume traded stood at 64.2 million shares as of …
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Since February 11, Tahrir has been taken to the factories,” says workers’ rights activist and blogger Hossam al-Hamalawy. “The barometer for progress has been [thought of as] how many people …
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Low growth, higher debt The prospects of a second-half economic rebound appear dimmer than ever as Lebanon rounds out the third quarter, with predictions for gross domestic product (GDP) growth …
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In District//S, size does matter The developer behind the 22-building residential and retail community District//S in Beirut’s Saifi area has launched a new initiative to satisfy those looking for pied-à-terres …
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BLOM Stock Index (BSI) Weighted effective yield of Eurobonds Equity update Persistent political unrest in the region and volatility in the international markets continued to have a negative impact on …
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“We should resign ourselves to the fact that the ‘new normality’ is characterized by volatility and uncertainty” “Looking forward it’s gloomy and at best, the economies will not perform. Far …