
Cautious Optimism Persists as Lebanon’s Retail Sector Remains Sluggish
This Is Beirut, 15/05 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Banque du Liban Gulf International Monetary Fund
The latest Retail Trade Index published by the Beirut Traders Association and Fransabank for the first quarter of 2025 is bluntly titled: “A cautiously optimistic start to the year… but commercial activity remains sluggish.” A headline that reflects a climate both promising and uncertain. The optimism stems largely from notable political ...