CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
The outlook for job prospects remains predominantly negative with only two of the sample population of 100 expressing hope
THE COST OF LIVING
The volatility of the PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) is apparent once again with September bringing about a noteworthy
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The ongoing evaluation – the first such review by the IMF – of the four year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, the new
THE COST OF LIVING
The unpredictability of the PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) is evident as a minor shift is recorded this time around
BURNING ISSUES
Inflation continues its hold at the top of the list of burning issues in business circles while interest rates edge up, having surpassed
THE ECONOMY
Despite the fact that many of Sri Lanka’s key economic indicators continue to improve – albeit gradually – perceptions in the
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
The unpredictability of con¬sumer sentiment is evidenced by NielsenIQ’s three-month rolling Con¬sumer Confidence Index (CCI) for September
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
