BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Drastic disinflation after 19 months in double digits, questions regarding the impact of the domestic debt optimisation framework
BURNING ISSUES
Inflation remains a heavy weight on the business community while the effects of high taxes are seemingly on the back pedal in the latest
THE ECONOMY
Once again, the one of a kind LMD-NielsenIQ Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey highlights the steep decline in economic sentiment
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
The seesaw in consumer sentiment continues, as indicated by NielsenIQ’s three-month rolling Consumer Confidence
THE COST OF LIVING
At long last…! The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) registered a free fall in July; the CLI shifted from 91.5 in June to 85.4 – a decline of 6.1 basis points.
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
News about how the domestic debt optimisation framework (a.k.a. DDO) will unfold, an easing of monetary policy
THE COST OF LIVING
The tug-of-war of the PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) is in a deadlock. This is evidenced by the slight shift of 0.1 basis points from 91.4 in May to 91.5
BURNING ISSUES
Chere has been a shift in burdens borne by the business community as inflation once again takes centre stage – albeit only marginally from high taxes
THE ECONOMY
The latest LMD-NielsenIQ Business Confidence (BCI) survey once again highlights the persistently difficult conditions experienced by businesses
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Could there be a silver lining for Sri Lanka Inc. following the gradual fall in inflation?
THE ECONOMY
NielsenIQ’s Director – Consumer Insights Therica Miyanadeniya rues the fact that despite a drop in inflation
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
It is undeniable that consumers have remain trapped in a slump as NielsenIQ’s three month rolling Consumer Confidence
THE COST OF LIVING
BIZ PEOPLE ON TENTERHOOKS There’s anxiety despite the easing cost of living and tapering inflation…
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
INDEX COMES UNDER PRESSURE Business confidence takes a downturn following last month’s 12 month high…
THE COST OF LIVING
INFLATION TRENDS DOWN The cost of living heads south and perceptions about the future improve…
BURNING ISSUES
In business circles – and we dare say, among the people at large – inflation replaces high taxes as the most pressing issue in the latest LMD-NielsenIQ
THE ECONOMY
Following NielsenIQ’s exclusive monthly survey for LMD in the first week of May, its Director – Consumer Insights Therica Miyanadeniya notes
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
INDEX SPIKES TO A 12 MONTH HIGH Biz confidence shores up in the aftermath of…
THE COST OF LIVING
THE SQUEEZE ON INFLATION! There’s now an emerging trend of slightly better news on the…
