Sri Lanka’s Headline Inflation Stays Negative for Fourth Month, Records 1.7% Deflation in December 2024
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), remained in negative
Sri Lanka’s Trade Minister Addresses Rising Vegetable Prices and Increased Costs of Imported Eggs
Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando commented on the soaring vegetable prices, stating that importing vegetables could potentially
National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) Reveals Rise in Overall Inflation to 4.2% in December 2023
The Department of Census and Statistics reports that the Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index
Unprecedented Surge in Vegetable Prices Hits Sri Lanka on Tuesday (16)
Vegetable prices in Sri Lanka witnessed an alarming spike on Tuesday (16), reaching unexpectedly high levels, according to confirmation from
Unprecedented Surge: Record-High Vegetable Prices Hit the Country Amidst Heavy Rainfall
The Peliyagoda Manning Public Trade Association reported today that the nation is witnessing the highest recorded vegetable prices in recent
Sri Lanka’s Year-on-Year Inflation Rises to 4.0% in December, Led by Non-Food Group
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to
National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) Records 2.8% YoY Inflation in November 2023, According to Department of Census and Statistics
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) has disclosed in its latest report that the overall rate of inflation, measured
Disparity in Wage Growth: Informal Private Sector Records 6.8% Increase, While Public Sector Stagnates
In the 12 months leading up to September 2023, informal private sector employees experienced a notable surge in wages, witnessing
Fitch Ratings Raises Concerns Over Sri Lanka’s Ambitious Fiscal Targets, Citing High Implementation Risks
In a statement released today, Fitch Ratings has expressed apprehension regarding the ambitious fiscal targets set by the Sri Lankan
IMF Eyes ‘Turning Point’ for World Economy as Growth Bottoms
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro zone and said overall global