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Tag: GDP growth

Sri Lanka reduces lending rate to boost economic growth, dampen volatility in interest rates
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka reduces lending rate to boost economic growth, dampen volatility in interest rates

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the lending interest rate by 25 basis points with…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/04/2018
Moody’s publishes FAQ on Sri Lanka’s fiscal reforms, exposure to liquidity and external vulnerability risks
BUSINESS

Moody’s publishes FAQ on Sri Lanka’s fiscal reforms, exposure to liquidity and external vulnerability risks

Moody’s Investors Service says that Sri Lanka’s (B1 negative) high general government debt levels, very low debt affordability, and fragile…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/12/2017

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