In general, the real estate market has not witnessed any changes in prices. It seems on the contrary that many people are now thinking to increase their prices. People believe that prices might shoot up. This is something we are sensing, as we are hearing of more and more commitments of Lebanese living abroad who are willing to come back if the situation improves. This will increase demand for everything. From inquiries we have been receiving after February 14, we noticed that prices are still being maintained by demand. It doesn’t seem that anybody sees this as an opportunity to bargain down prices, which is a very healthy situation. The retail sector has suffered the most from the upheaval. Whether it is leisure or selling clothes, it is a luxury and people are sticking to their cash in times of hardship. This affects especially the downtown. In a climate of