The Lebanese pound is at the threshold of 15,000 Lebanese pounds on the black market, its lowest level for 3 months while the social and economic situation continues to deteriorate with numerous demonstrations as of last night or even large queues in front of the stations gasoline.
The day was also marked by comments from internal sources with knowledge of the future who believe that the prime minister-designate could soon announce his withdrawal. Saad Hariri, however, denied any plan to withdraw his candidacy as the next head of government.
