What the latest currency and government-securities movements mean for businesses, investors, remitters and Sri Lankans worldwide Sri Lanka’s rupee traded close to Rs. 335.70 against the US dollar on 4 August 2026 while government bond yields remained broadly steady. The market snapshot offers useful signals for businesses, remitters and investors—but spot rates, bank transfer rates […]
Colombo Stock Exchange records a modest Friday decline, a 232.67-point weekly fall and Rs. 2.45 billion in turnover Sri Lanka’s share market ended the week under modest pressure, with both major indices declining while the Retailing sector generated more than 42% of Friday’s turnover. This analysis explains the numbers, the companies that moved the ASPI, […]
What the 2.5-Percentage-Point Reduction Means for Exporters, Apparel Manufacturers and Sri Lanka’s Trade Competitiveness Sri Lanka has received meaningful tariff relief in its largest single export market after the United States placed its goods under a 10% Section 301 duty instead of the proposed 12.5% rate. The decision rewards Sri Lanka’s new prohibition on forced-labour […]
