Governor Nandalal Acknowledges Over-Optimism, Commits to IMF Path Despite Hardship
In a marked shift from earlier optimism, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has adopted a more measured and pragmatic stance…
Category: ECONOMY
CB Governor asserts that deflation has positively impacted Sri Lanka rather than causing harm.
According to Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, Sri Lanka’s recent experience with low inflation and a brief period of deflation…
Fuel Crisis Returns – But Without the Queues
COLOMBO – NEWSLINE DESK Sri Lanka finds itself in a familiar crisis – but with a very different public response.…
Economic Volcano Warning: Remittances, Tourism at Risk
Beneath the surface – pressure builds. Warnings are growing that Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery may once again be under threat.…
Sri Lanka’s Recovery in Peril as Cyclone Fallout Meets Oil Shock
Sri Lanka’s fragile economic comeback is facing a brutal reality check. Just as the island began clawing its way out…
Sri Lanka Must Take Bold Steps to Prevent Another Economic Crisis
Colombo: As Sri Lanka slowly emerges from the devastating economic collapse of 2022, economists warn that the recovery remains fragile and…
How the Rice Mafia Destroyed the Equilibrium of Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s rice economy is once again under intense public scrutiny, as critics allege that structural imbalances in the paddy…
Gold: Insurance, Not Euphoria – What the Next 12 Months Are Likely to Bring
Between now and the next 12 months, the yellow metal is unlikely to behave like a speculative asset chasing headlines.…
“Crisis Outsourcing vs State Capacity”
Outsourcing Sovereignty: When a Country Needs Consultants to Save It Sri Lanka did not just default in 2022. It revealed…
Enhancing Trade with India: A Strategic Priority for Sri Lanka’s Risk Mitigation
A former research expert from the Asian Development Bank has emphasized the importance of Sri Lanka increasing its trade with…