Inflation ( CCPI)0.9% (March 2024)
GDP4.5% (4Q 2023)
Unemployment4.3% (4Q 2023)
3M T-Bill Rate9.90%
12M T-Bill Rate10.21%
2Y T-Bond Rate10.85%/ 11.00%
4Y T-Bond Rate12.10% / 12.20%
USD/LKR298/299
Reserves $4.951Bn (March 2024)
Cum. Trade Deficit $860 Mn (Feb 2024 cumulative)
Cum. Fiscal DeficitLKR 2,320 Bn (Dec 2023)

Sri Lanka is returning to a relaxed lifestyle amidst rising cases

COVID19Jul 18, 2021
Sri Lanka is returning to a relaxed lifestyle amidst rising cases
Sri Lanka health authorities proposition to relax the stringent regulations on social movement is raising concerns as the number of positive cases is again on the rise. Positive cases reported against the number of PCR tests carried out was on the downward trend before these relaxations. The country experienced the 3rd wave of COVID19, which was the deadliest yet after a series of relaxations enforced during April this year.

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