Notable
Archaeology Department mainly needs watchmen and work assistants to maintain operations.
Training on the Sovereign Risk and Debt Sustainability Framework (SRDSF) as part of IMF’s capacity development program
SLEIS to examine how Sri Lanka can build a more resilient economy
Cannot accumulate foreign exchange reserves through market distortions, money printing, or heavy foreign borrowing
Bond yields have risen to multi-decade highs in the US, Germany, UK and Japan in recent weeks
Aimed at strengthening the country's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.
Vijitha Herath is set to visit New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3.
CBSL, as the manager of the EPF, applies lower transparency standards to the EPF than to other financial entities
A maximum LTV ratio of 70 per cent , and maximum LTV limits tightened by 10 percentage points
Government denies leaking information for two private firms to open 4,000 LCs. Claimed only 1,762 LCs opened on May 15
"The rupee is under tremendous pressure. And we don’t have clear answers nor plans,"
Urged against using undial
Sri Lanka’s FX reserves fell by 7%, and is facing currency pressure
IMF Board expected to approve for US$700mn worth two disbursements under Extended Fund Facility on May 27
Sri Lanka's rupee has depreciated sharply since last week
Talks on enhancing collaboration with SCO partners in several key areas
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 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 | - | - |
It has already reached Rs.1 trillion milestone this year
The number has risen 2.3 percent in the first quarter
Ganeshan Wignaraja cautions at RCSS that Sri Lanka needs to plan for 18th IMF Programme as Ditwah, war compound recovery
Says progress delays now more painful as global economic uncertainty worsens
Due to seasonal impacts following the festive period and the increase in energy prices
Sub-indices declined during the month compared to the seasonal peak in March
Since 2022 economic crisis, Sri Lanka has seen current account surplus
Rupee has fallen 4.5 percent through May 15 this year
New tax will not have an impact on market prices of vehicle, say deputy Finance Minister
Central Bank and Finance Ministry under consultation to decide if inflation target should be lowered in August
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