BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Having endured a challenging period, Sri Lanka formalised an agreement with its bilateral creditors led by Japan and India to the
BURNING ISSUES
Political concerns continue to loom over the business landscape as the impending presidential election approaches. Political
THE ECONOMY
The corporate strain shows no signs of easing as businesses navigate an uncertain and hostile economic environment. The latest
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) saw a marked decrease in June – the index dropped for the second consecutive month
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
In the midst of the ruckus surrounding a pivotal presidential election, the IMF says that Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic policy reforms
BURNING ISSUES
There’s been a drastic shift in the foremost burning issue for business. As predicted for several months, political instability has
THE ECONOMY
Corporates are grappling with myriad challenges as they navigate the prevailing uncertainties. The latest findings from the
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) saw a marginal decrease in May. Having started the year on a high, the index fell twice
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Sri Lanka’s internal affairs are heating up with critical agreements pending regarding debt restructuring. The government however
BURNING ISSUES
While inflation remains the foremost burning issue for business, there has been a notable decrease in its impact with only 43
THE ECONOMY
Businesses find themselves grappling with a mix of emotions as they strive to adapt to the uncertain operating environment
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) saw an ever so slight increase in April, following two months of decline. Having
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Sri Lanka faces a tight deadline to finalise agreements with creditors including bondholders to coincide with the anticipated
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) registered a second consecutive monthly decline, marking only the second such fall
BURNING ISSUES
It is ironic that at a time when the official rate of inflation plummeted to a historic low of 0.9 percent in March, the proportion of
THE ECONOMY
Businesses are still wrestling with uncertainty – a familiar challenge in recent times. The latest results from the LMD-PEPPERCUBE
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Sri Lanka initiated the second review under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) framework, signifying a crucial step forward
BURNING ISSUES
The latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey reveals that inflation is the main concern for business – in
THE ECONOMY
Businesses continue to wrestle with a sense of uncertainty as in the past few months; and this time around too, there’s a sense
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) registered a fall in February in comparison to the preceding month – the first decline
