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The rupee currency has fallen more than 5 percent so far this year
If the monetary framework is flawed, a Treasury which is dependent on CB reserves can default with a budget surplus
Vietnam’s FTA network give it access to key markets including the EU, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, China, South Korea
IPS's Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2026, discusses policy priorities
Successive Sri Lankan government has used PTA to suppress minorities, dissents, and political opponents: analysts
This time it is a freshwater tsunami engulfing the entire country
Hunky dory depreciation is due to a flaw in the exchange rate policy
Advocata Institute article examines recurring instability in rice market
Regional Centre for Strategic Studies discusses research priorities for Global South
Reports of ships failing to call at Colombo because of potential delays in the Port of Colombo, are a major concern
Women leaders who hold political positions need proper training and recognition to maintain leadership positions
Spreading cost-push Mercantilism may help macro-economists escape accountability but it will not help the masses
Reforms to tackle rigidities in land, labour markets or opening up to trade, investment help improve resource allocation
Deloitte webinar unpacks the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025
EV users contribute less to state coffers
| 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 | - | - |
Under a five percent inflation target, Sri Lanka has suffered a series of currency crises and eventual default
An article by the FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Institute of Policy Studies - Sri Lanka article
International standards such as those set by Financial Action Task Force, Asia-Pacific Group on AML
Panelists of webinar on ‘India: A Stable Democracy Leading the Global South’ say India in ideal position
An Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka article discusses gender-responsive policymaking that work for everyone
Benefits from GenAI are hindered by low digital literacy and utilisation by businesses, says Institute of Policy Studies
These solutions are not a substitute for sound money, but can reduce loss of market access
Remembering my friend Harry on his 83rd Birthday
US has complex problems ranging from fiscal to monetary, and any disruption to America tends to have ripple effects
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