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China's debt restructuring negotiations have taken longer time than expected
Diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Japan has improved under Wickremesinghe after Rajapaksa's LRT cancellation
Sri Lanka's debt restructuring process has been slower than expected
"France will continue its constructive engagement with the Official Creditor Committee to reinforce debt sustainability
Despite efforts by last government, no SOE has been restructured so far.
Tibet has been under the control of China since 1951, with a government in exile
Sri Lanka sees new political risks since its sovereign debt default
Sri Lanka's debt restructuring dragged as financial assurance from all bilateral creditors are yet to be reached
The top US State Dept official said what China has offered so far is not enough.
India and the US have called Sri Lanka to ensure equal treatment to all its creditors amid doubts over China
Finance Ministry will be told to compile reports on how the public tax money was spent
Delay in Sri Lanka's debt restructuring has dragged the IMF approval for a $2.9 billion loan
The stock market fell 30.6 pct in 2022 compared to the previous year, but saw record high foreign inflows
Businesses in Sri Lanka are preparing for a tax shock from this month
Polls may increase crisis-hit Sri Lanka's uncertainty amid debt restructuring, IMF loan delay
IMF chief says working hard with Sri Lanka, other debt-ridden nations
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 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 | - | - |
Banking sector likely to collapse if government decides for domestic debt restructuring-analysts
The IMF Board approval for $2.9 bln loan delayed as there is no agreement on debt restructuring yet
Sri Lanka has originally expected the $2.9 billion IMF loan by this month
Sri Lanka struggles to raise dollars to boost foreign reserves
Sri Lanka government has not decided on a local debt restructuring yet
Sri Lanka is desperately waiting for IMF board approval for $2.9 bln loan
Local markets have speculated a haircut in deposits with a domestic debt restructuring
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