Economics and Policy Total deposits at Lebanese banks grew 5 percent in the first half of the year, head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon Francois Bassil said on …
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Economics and Policy Brent crude oil is likely to rise towards $125 a barrel if the West launches air strikes against Syria and could go even higher if the conflict …
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Economics and Policy Consumer confidence in Lebanon remains the lowest compared to its regional peers despite marginal improvement, a new study has found. More from The Daily Star Brent …
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Economics and Policy The Turkish lira was headed for the weakest level on record Monday as the central bank provided funds to banks at its benchmark 4.5 percent rate for …
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Economics and Policy Iran will stop paying monthly cash handouts to citizens who don’t need the aid, Shargh reported Sunday, citing a member of parliament. More from Bloomberg Elsewhere …
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Economics and Policy Deposed Egyptian autocrat Hosni Mubarak has been flown out of prison by helicopter, freed after more than two years in jail, with no convictions against him. More …
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Economics and Policy Brent crude eased toward $110 a barrel on Wednesday after reports that some Libyan oil exports might soon resume. More from Reuters Egypt's interim prime minister …
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Economics and Policy The Union of Truck Owners at Beirut Port has suspended its strike as members await the outcome of meetings with officials to meet their seaport work demands. …
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Economics and Policy Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has pledged to fill any financial gaps left by Western countries withdrawing aid from Egypt over an army crackdown on Muslim …
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Economics and Policy Lebanon’s budget deficit jumped by more than 38 percent in the first four months of the year. More from The Daily Star The Middle East and …