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PMI slips to six-month low but remains just inside expansion territory
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PMI slips to six-month low but remains just inside expansion territory
04 February 2026
Commenting on the January 2026 BLOM Lebanon PMI, Helmi Mrad, Senior Research Analyst at BLOMINVEST Bank, said:
"The BLOM Lebanon PMI for January 2026 fell to 50.1 from 51.2 in December 2025, yet it remained marginally above the 50.0 threshold. As such, output was unchanged in January due to limited new order inflows, along with a continued marginal deterioration in foreign clients' orders. Overall, it is the first time since the inception of this survey (May 2013) that private sector business conditions witnessed expansion for six consecutive months. However, the slowdown likely reflects heightened geopolitical risks, as the US military buildup in the region suggests the possibility of war with Iran. Looking forward, surveyed businesses remain pessimistic regarding business sentiment in the upcoming 12 months due to lasting security concerns."
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