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Central Bank has breached the inflation target for many months since agreed for 5% goal
Sri Lanka's heavy outflows have led to sharp depreciation in rupee
Central Bank has missed the lower range of inflation target for several months amid deflation before April 2026
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to influence future access to European markets.
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
We think we can reach 2,540 billion rupees
Prime lending rates back to pre-rate cut levels
The loans will be provided by commercial banks
"Israel has expressed its willingness to recruit Sri Lankan workers for employment in commercial and services sectors
Govt allocates significant funds for public investment. some of which could be replaced by new tools
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Sri Lanka has witnessed over USD 230 million inflows into rupee bonds this year
Growth comes amid strong recovery from 2022 economic crisis
Customers have come to us asking for their advances back
Budget current account is surplus to November
| 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 | - | - |
Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of vehicle tax in the world
Inflation measured by the world's most delicious, decadent and interesting Christmas cake moves up
While Western province continued to hold largest footprint in country’s nominal GDP, other provinces combined grew
Gold hit 4,475 to the ounce, up from 20 dollars when the Fed was created
Sri Lanka has witnessed o erf USD 238 million worth foreign inflows into rupee bonds this year
Announces $100mn in grants
Geopolitical risk is likely to remain heightened in 2026, while domestic political pressures could also flare up again,
Damage to railways estimated at US$1.7bn
Climate Resilient Debt Clauses (CRDCs) allow automatic postponement of debt service
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