Sri Lanka raises interest rates by 100 basis points
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- policy rate
- 100 basis points
- 8.75%
Sri Lanka's central bank raised its policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75%, the largest hike in three years. This move aims to combat rising inflation and a depreciating rupee, exacerbated by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Economists had anticipated a smaller increase, highlighting the country's economic vulnerability. 📉
The rate hike may impact economic growth, which is still recovering from last year's financial crisis, as higher borrowing costs could dampen consumer spending and investment.
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