Consumer Prices Down By 0.7% In December
According to the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), Lebanon’s consumer basket of prices registered a significant 5.5% growth on a year to date (YTD) basis through December 2008.
Balance of Trade up to November 2008
On the current account side of the balance of payment, the Higher Customs Council conveyed a $3,597 million annual expansion in Lebanon’s balance of trade deficit to $11,773 million.
Payment Cards In November 2008
Banque Du Liban (BDL) statistics unveil some 11.11% annual expansion in the number of payment cards in Lebanon (Debit and Credit cards) to 1,515,635 cards through November 2008.
The Egyptian Stock Exchange
On a weekly basis, the Cairo Stock Exchange Index pursued its downturn, crumbling by 9.73% to a session close of 1,414.8 last week, from 1,567.2 the week before.
Jobless Claims In January 2009
The U.S. Labor Department conveyed an increase in jobless claims during the week ended January 17, 2009
