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Lebanon economy forecast to contract 6.4% because of war
Lebanon
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 7:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The World Bank forecasts a 6.4% contraction in Lebanon’s economy due to war.
SO WHAT?
The contraction signals worsening economic conditions and broader regional effects from the conflict.
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dominicanrepublicpost.comen
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture
Aug 22, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
aljazeera.comen
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent | Israel attacks Lebanon News
Aug 22, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
middleeasteye.neten
Lebanon economy to contract by 6.4 percent due to war, World Bank says
Aug 22, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC