Food inflation accelerated to 4.9% and core inflation reached 6.0%, while non-food prices remained the largest contributor to the national increase. Sri Lanka’s national inflation rose to 7.2% in July 2026, its highest level since June 2023. Food inflation accelerated to 4.9%, non-food inflation remained elevated at 9.2%, and core inflation increased to 6.0%. Sri […]
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 […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Remains Stable in Spot Market Trading Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange market remained relatively calm as the Sri Lankan rupee closed at around Rs. 334.50/75 against the US dollar in spot trading, while government bond yields showed little movement during the day’s trading session. The steady performance of both the currency and bond […]
