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EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover Rs3bn

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EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks trend up, diversified financials lead turnover

Market turnover was 1 billion rupees.

IMF warns of global fiscal pressure, as US blockade continues
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EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka rupee flat, bond yields steady

Stocks were trending up

Foreigners sell US$2.25mn worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds
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Foreigners sell US$2.25mn worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds

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IMF warns of global recession risk if war on Iran continues
EconomyNext 4 months ago
IMF warns of global recession risk if war on Iran continues

Global growth forecast was cut to 2 percent.

ADB projects India’s GDP to moderate to 6.9-pct in 2026
EconomyNext 4 months ago
ADB projects India’s GDP to moderate to 6.9-pct in 2026

Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027

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NDB irregularities extend to involve other financial institutions: Sri Lanka legislator

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EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka’s census warns of shrinking workforce, rising elderly burden

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Sri Lanka worker remittances up 17.5-pct to US$815mn in March 2026

Higher inflows come amid escalation in the Middle East where most Sri Lankan expatriates live

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South and South-East Asia banks face slower-build credit pressure

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