Consumer Prices Down By 0.6% In October
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s consumer basket of prices registered a significant 7.7% growth on a year to date (YTD) basis through October 2008.
Hotel Occupancy Rate To Surpass 95% During Holidays
According to Lebanon’s Travel Agencies’ Syndicate, hotel occupancy rates during the December holiday season (Christmas, Adha and New Year) is expected to surpass the 95% level.
Industrial Exports and Imports of Equipment & Machinery Up to September 2008
The Ministry of Industry posted a sizeable 31.22% annual expansion in Lebanon’s Industrial exports through the month of September 2008 to $2,278 million, up from $1,736 million in the same period in 2007.
Tunisia’s FDI Increases By 38% Through September
According to Government figures, Tunisia’s FDI gained a robust 38% yearon- year, thanks to the contribution of the services’ sector.
Durable Goods In October 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce pointed to a 6.2% decline in U.S. durable-goods orders during the month of October 2008, the biggest drop in two years.
