IMF warns of global recession risk if war on Iran continues
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Global growth forecast was cut to 2 percent.

ADB projects India’s GDP to moderate to 6.9-pct in 2026
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ADB projects India’s GDP to moderate to 6.9-pct in 2026

Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027

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

Karunanayake charged that CBSL and relevant authorities engaged in a “serious and continuing obstr…

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

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

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No confidence motion against Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister fails
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No confidence motion against Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister fails

Government defended minister accused of coal import irregularities

Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s NDB rating to ‘A-(lka)’; Outlook Negative
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Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka’s NDB rating to ‘A-(lka)’; Outlook Negative

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Sri Lanka rupee flat, bond yields steady
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Sri Lanka rupee flat, bond yields steady

Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said

Sri Lanka stocks close up, crossings in LIOC, JKH push turnover
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Sri Lanka stocks close up, crossings in LIOC, JKH push turnover

Turnover was 5.016 billion rupees.

No takers for Sri Lanka Treasury bonds offered on tap
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No takers for Sri Lanka Treasury bonds offered on tap

“No further subscription was made under Direct Issuance Window

Sri Lanka could lose 0.8-pct growth in 2026 on prolonged US-Iran conflict: ADB
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Sri Lanka could lose 0.8-pct growth in 2026 on prolonged US-Iran conflict: ADB

Lower tourism revenues, higher energy and fertilizer import costs could be among negative fallouts