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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Banking Association Lowers Beirut Reference Rate

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Lebanon's banking association said on Wednesday that the Beirut Reference Rate (BRR) was reduced to 5.75% for US dollars and to 7.75% for Lebanese pounds.

The statement said this was down from 9.35% for US dollars and 12.45% for Lebanese pounds at the start of the year.

It said the reduction in the reference rate for lending which came after central bank circulars sought "to alleviate the burdens of borrowing...and stimulate economic activity in the current tough circumstances."

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