Business

Central Bank Lowers SDFR and SLFR by 25 Basis Points

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced a reduction in both the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 25 basis points each. Effective July 22, 2024, the new rates are 8.25% for the SDFR and 9.25% for the SLFR. This decision follows

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Economics

Sri Lanka Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on July 23, 2024, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 8.25 percent and 9.25 percent, respectively. This decision followed a careful assessment of current

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Economics

IMF Warns of Global Growth Risks Amidst Elevated Inflation

IMF Cautions on Global Growth Threats from Persistent Inflation The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that global growth is at risk due to elevated inflation, necessitating higher interest rates. The IMF has maintained its 2024 growth projection at 3.2 percent and slightly increased its 2025 growth forecast by 0.1 percent to 3.3

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