Macroeconomy & IMF

"The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today"

"the selling rate remaining unchanged at Rs. 318"

"The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today"

"losses amounted to approximately US$ 4.1 billion, nearly 4 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product"

"One of the big-picture things we need to do is improve how we find and use expertise"

"what kind of economic model will Sri Lanka adopt to secure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth by 2030"

"The partnership will focus on four main areas: improving Sri Lanka's business climate, expanding infrastructure, creating jobs in tourism and agriculture, and strengthening resilience to future shocks"

"The World Bank Group has been with us for more than 7 decades. This partnership will further strengthen that relationship"

"Sri Lanka's demographic transformation is no longer a future concern. It is arriving on our doorstep"

"Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased fuel prices for the second time in less than a month"

"Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework aimed at supporting economic recovery"

"Sri Lanka's debt problem appears not merely as a numerical issue, but as the outcome of a systemic imbalance"

"The IMF delegation commended Sri Lanka's recent economic progress, noting improvements in growth, revenue management and foreign reserves"

"Sri Lanka would not be able to secure oil from Russia before the reimposition of US sanctions on Russian oil"

"The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026 — CBSL confirmed."

"Current account surplus narrows 68% YoY in February"

"Macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and investor confidence are key to sustainable growth in Sri Lanka."

"The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 2.2% in March 2026."

"continue the payment of fuel allowances to Ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officers based on the fuel prices prevailing as at 01-03-2026, until further notice"

"The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), compared to Monday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 318."

"Brent futures stayed above the 115 dollars a barrel mark throughout the day"

"Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 315.60/80 to the US dollar in the spot next market Monday, depreciating from 314.70/315.00 Friday."

"Sri Lanka’s recent low inflation, and ‘deflation’ in some 12 month period has been beneficial to the country allowing growth to recover."

"Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 314.75/315.25 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, depreciating further from 314.70/315.00 the previous day, dealers said."

"recognizing their contributions and innovation in managing public debt."

"Charana Jayasuriya has been appointed as Head of Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd (Fitch Lanka), effective immediately."

"Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened down on Monday, and remained red throughout midday trading, with capital goods leading turnover."

"Despite 11 months of deflation, the economy grew by 5%, indicating that it did not negatively impact economic activity."

"Rupee quoted at 314.75/315.25 versus 314.70/315.00 the previous day"

"Debt management is one of the most important national exercises, especially for countries of the Global South who are developing economies."

"Jayasuriya will be responsible for managing Fitch's national and international ratings business in the country."

"Brent crude futures climbed past $115 a barrel due to Yemen's Houthi involvement in the West Asia conflict and additional US troop deployments near Iran."

"Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its monthly revenue target for the third consecutive month in March, collecting 184.8 billion rupees in the first 26 days against a target of 180.4 billion rupees."

"The conflict in the Middle East could lower economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and raise inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year."

"Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 314.50/80 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday, weaker than 314.30/70 the previous day"

"No further subscription was made under phase II, opened for the Treasury bills bearing the International Securities Identification Numbers LKA09126F266, LKA18226I259 and LKA36427C262."

"a prolonged Iran conflict extending to mid-2026 would negatively impact the global economy, primarily driven by higher oil prices and declining equity markets."

"Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 313.90/314.25 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday, depreciating from 313.80/314.50 the previous day"

"Sri Lanka's merchandise exports rose 1.32 percent to 1,066.88 million dollars in February 2026"

"The ASPI was down 1.45 percent, or 318.08, at 21,550.77"

"The conflict in the Middle East is adding new pressures for Sri Lanka, including rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and falling remittances"