Sri Lanka Central Bank: Inflation to Come Down
THE SO WHAT
Sri Lanka’s central bank guiding inflation back toward 5% over the next year signals some macro stabilization, which can reopen room for longer-horizon tech and infra projects. If you have exposure in the region, this is a window to reassess paused initiatives and local cost structures before rates and FX expectations reset again.
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