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Lebanon · Country watch

Lebanon Fuel Prices Drop, Public Sector Strike Looms

Fuel prices in Lebanon decrease, but a public sector strike threatens to disrupt operations further.

· · 3 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Fuel prices in Lebanon are dropping, providing some relief to businesses. However, the looming public sector strike threatens to disrupt operations further, maintaining a deteriorating business environment.

In this briefing S&P Global · Egypt · Brent Crude · Euro · France

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • finance

Egypt's private sector contracts under price pressure

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Fatemeh Rezvani / Unsplash

Egypt's non-oil private sector saw worsening business conditions in September as high prices reduced consumer demand. An-Nahar reports that the S&P Global survey showed the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 47.2 from 49.6 in August, indicating a faster contraction. Despite this, companies continued hiring.

Impact Companies with operations in Egypt may experience reduced demand and increased operational challenges.

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

Markets

  • energy
  • logistics

Fuel prices in Lebanon set to decrease

Fuel prices in Lebanon are expected to decrease as global oil prices have seen a notable decline. According to Leb Economy, the price of Brent crude has dropped from nearly $108 per barrel last week to about $101 today. This decrease is attributed to several factors that may continue to push prices down in the near future.

Impact Importers and distributors of fuel in Lebanon will benefit from reduced costs, potentially easing logistics expenses.

Sources: Leb Economy ↗

  • finance

Euro hits 17-month low amid French financial concerns

The euro fell to its lowest level in 17 months against the dollar, reaching 1.1161, due to financial concerns in France. An-Nahar reports that worries about France's ability to curb its budget deficit, coupled with sharp bond market sell-offs, have heightened fears of a potential sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone.

Impact Currency traders and financial institutions dealing with the euro may face increased volatility and risk.

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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