Sri Lanka's Central Bank Leaves Key Rate Unchanged as US Tariffs Loom
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka kept the overnight policy rate at 7.75% on Wednesday. Seven of 10 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected the single policy rate to be left unchanged, while the rest saw a 25 basis point cut for a second-consecutive meeting. The bank in May unexpectedly cut the benchmark rate, resuming its policy easing cycle to bolster economic recovery in an uncertain global environment.
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