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Lebanon Weighs Gold Reserves Amid Economic Crisis

2/6/2026

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Lebanon is considering using its substantial gold reserves to address its economic crisis, which has left many citizens impoverished.
The country faces ongoing inflation and a lack of reforms, and banks have collapsed since 2019, erasing depositors' savings.
Economists say a portion of the gold could help restore essential services like electricity and healthcare, but the idea is unpopular and political leaders have dismissed it.

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Story summary

Lebanon is considering using its substantial gold reserves to address its economic crisis, which has left many citizens impoverished.
The country faces ongoing inflation and a lack of reforms, and banks have collapsed since 2019, erasing depositors' savings.
Economists say a portion of the gold could help restore essential services like electricity and healthcare, but the idea is unpopular and political leaders have dismissed it.