Today’s verified position on the trade, investment and industry reform package Sri Lanka’s ADB-backed trade, investment and industry reform package has advanced well beyond its initial US$100 million plan. As of 8 August 2026, the latest verified picture is a US$200 million policy-based facility—but a publicly documented loan signing or disbursement should not yet be […]
ASPI loses 39.70 points while the S&P SL20 edges higher and LB Finance completes a key amalgamation step Sri Lanka’s share market closed lower on 4 August 2026, but the headline masked a split signal: the ASPI fell 0.19% while the S&P SL20 edged up 0.07%. Retailing accounted for about 36.5% of Rs. 2.96 billion […]
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 […]
