BLOM PMI reaches three-month high

Lebanon's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in May 2026, the highest level in three months, amid a recovery in new orders and exports. However, it still remains in contraction territory. Private sector companies experienced a decline in employment and weakened demand, especially in export markets, amid ongoing challenges such as long supply chains and rising cost pressures. Despite this relative improvement, economic conditions continue to pose an obstacle to a full recovery.

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