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Inflation squeezes households as Lebanon's economic crisis persists

19 Oct 2026, 12:18 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 WORLD BANK CUTS LEBANON GROWTH FORECAST The Lebanese economy is now forecast to shrink by 6.4 percent this year. Inflation in Lebanon is expected to reach around 17.5 percent. The country’s economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. Source: France 24 #Lebanon #Inflation #EconomicCrisis #Households

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