Beirut Traders Association(BTA) and BankMed release the results of “Beirut Traders Association- BankMed Investment Index” for the second quarter of 2014 Beirut,September 2, 2014:Beirut Traders Association and BankMed released the results of “Beirut Traders Association - BankMed Investment Index,” for the second quarter of 2014. The index, which is backed by the technical support of the Central Administration of Statistics in Lebanon, aims at assessing the reality of the wholesale sector in Lebanon.
“Beirut Traders Association –BankMed Investment Index” consists of two components;the Turnover Component and Intention to Invest Component. Turnover Component: This component tackles the amount of sales during the quarter under study and reflects the state of commercial activity in comparison with the same quarter of the previous year as well as the preceding quarter of the same year. The“Turnover Component” assesses the amount of sales pushed through the trade pipeline of the domestic market: the output of the wholesaler being the input of the retailer. Intention to Invest Component:This component is a scale that assesses the investment appetite of wholesalers and their willingness to increase or decrease their investments within the upcoming short-term period. These intentions reflect the wholesalers’ outlook of the strength and well-being of the commercial sector through the allocation of a fixed capital (for commercial activity) in the near future.
Beirut Traders Association and BankMed released the results of “Beirut Traders Association - BankMed Investment Index,” for the third quarter of 2014.The index, which is backed by the technical support of the Central Administration of Statistics in Lebanon, aims at assessing the reality of the wholesale sector in Lebanon. The index reflects the investment climate in Lebanon, shedding light on the commercial activity and overall economic situation. The results for the third quarter of 2014 indicate that the “Turnover Component” of the index recorded a deterioration. However, the “Intention to Invest Component” of the index revealed a continued willingness to increase investment in the upcoming period.