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Fitch lowering its 2026 forecast for global growth by 0.2pp to 2.4%.
Borrowers are likely to face increased debt-servicing pressure from higher financing and living costs,
Maldives National University (MNU) team met the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
ADB will work with governments, utilities, the private sector, and development partners to mobilize $50 billion by 2035
“Look to the Lotus Tower tonight as it shines in red, white & blue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Influential business leaders to put private sector muscle behind solutions to Asia and the Pacific’s pressing problems
Material damage to GCC energy export infrastructure would be the most likely channel to pressure sovereign ratings
Initiative aims to provide a platform for member states to share technical expertise
Two division directors also added to support region
Envoy warns to attack US bases in neighbouring nations if US strikes
Outcomes of the US’s removal of Venezuelan leader Maduro are highly uncertain, but could have geopolitical implication...
Geopolitical risk is likely to remain heightened in 2026, while domestic political pressures could also flare up again,
Prospects for further monetary loosening in several major emerging markets will support debt issuance and refinancing,
Recent package of 21 reforms will be broadly positive for the country’s financial sector
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.8514 | 330.9617 |
| UK Pound | 438.3450 | 438.2595 |
| Euro | 371.0168 | 371.5045 |
| Yen | 2.0916 | 2.0943 |
| Aus Dollar | 231.1659 | 230.8789 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4202 | 3.4195 |
| Korean Won | 0.2479 | 0.2467 |
| Oman Rial | 859.3320 | 859.6185 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.0955 | 88.1577 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.0766 | 90.1066 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,783.03 | -0.10% |
| CSE All Share | 20,260.06 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1193.67 million | 1050.46 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
This week’s shutdown reflects disagreement on fiscal policy measures, notably previously enacted cuts to Medicaid
Malnutrition in Gaza is the result of deliberate, calculated choices by the Israeli authorities
Bangladesh continues to implement reforms in line with a 42-month Extended Credit Facility, EFF
Downward pressure would emerge if financial support from key bilateral and multilateral partners quickly erodes,
Indian and Pakistan Foreign Ministers confirmed the deal
"We must be a church that builds bridges, dialogue," he said, before reciting a Hail Mary for world peace
Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban government has not been a welcome guest at most forums.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,
Whatever happens in Tibet, impacts neighbouring countries
Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arriving in Sri Lanka, while Sri Lankan migrants trafficked to online crime camps in Myanmar
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