Sri Lanka Balanza Comercial
Los productos textiles y de confección, que representan la mayor parte del total, suman el 40% de las exportaciones de Sri Lanka, mientras que el té representa el 17%. Entre sus otros productos de exportación están las especias, los diamantes, los productos del coco, el caucho y el pescado. Países como Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Alemania, Bélgica e Italia son los principales socios de exportación de Sri Lanka. El país importa una gran variedad de productos, como petróleo, textiles, alimentos, maquinaria y equipos de transporte. India, China, Irán y Singapur son sus cuatro principales socios de importación.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the LKR while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the LKR.
Noticias (LKR)
Sri Lanka Central Bank Cuts Rates Unexpectedly
Sri Lanka central bank lowered its policy rates unexpectedly on Wednesday as inflation is expected to remain below the target over coming months. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate by 25 basis points to 8.25 percent and the Standing Lending Facility Rate to 9.25 percent. The bank had reduced rates by a cumulative 625 basis points since 2023.
RTTNews | hace 384
Sri Lanka Cuts Key Interest Rates By 50 Bps
Sri Lanka's central bank unexpectedly reduced its benchmark rates on Tuesday to support the economic recovery. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, led by Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, decided to cut the Standing Deposit Facility Rate by 50 basis points to 8.50 percent and the Standing Lending Facility Rate to 9.50 percent.
RTTNews | hace 504
Sri Lanka Central Bank Slashes Key Rates By 100 Bps
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka lowered its benchmark rates by 100 basis points on Thursday citing faster deceleration of inflation. The Standing Deposit Facility Rate and the Standing Lending Facility Rate were reduced by 100 basis points to 10.00 percent and 11.00 percent, respectively.
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