The central bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) left its deposit rate on hold today, but cut its lending rate to a new record low against a backdrop of easing inflationary pressures. Looking ahead, with economic growth accelerating, we believe further monetary policy loosening is no longer warranted, and expect interest rates to remain on hold for the rest of the year.
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