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news The Hindu 2026-05-26

Sri Lanka raises rates to combat inflation linked to West Asia crisis

Sri Lanka's Central Bank implemented a significant 100 basis point interest rate hike to combat rising inflation and a depreciating rupee. The bank attributed these economic pressures partly to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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