• November 11, 2026
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US Midterm Elections 2026: Will the Results End the Iran War and Lower Oil Prices?

US Midterm Elections 2026: Will the Results End the Iran War and Lower Oil Prices?

editor November 9, 2026

American voters have delivered a major change in Congress, with living costs and the Iran war among their concerns. Oil prices initially fell following the results, but renewed tensions quickly pushed them upwards again. For Sri Lanka, where fuel-price increases are affecting households and businesses, the bigger question is whether political change in Washington can bring lasting relief.

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Sri Lanka Inflation October 2026: Why the Rise to 8.3% Matters

Sri Lanka Inflation October 2026: Why the Rise to 8.3% Matters

editor November 1, 2026

Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 8.3% in October, its highest annual rate in more than three years. Food inflation reached 8.8%, while non-food and core inflation also increased. The latest figures raise an important question: how can Sri Lanka protect its economic recovery while households continue facing higher living costs?

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AI Cyber Risks in Sri Lanka: Why the IMF's Financial Stability Warning Matters

AI Cyber Risks in Sri Lanka: Why the IMF’s Financial Stability Warning Matters

editor October 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity for attackers and defenders alike, but the IMF’s latest warning goes beyond stolen passwords and online fraud. A cyberattack on shared digital infrastructure could disrupt several financial institutions simultaneously, turning a technical failure into a broader economic problem. For Sri Lanka, where digital banking and payments are becoming increasingly important, the challenge is no longer simply preventing attacks. It is ensuring that essential financial services can continue, and recover quickly, when prevention fails.

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Sri Lanka Financial System Stability 2026: Confidence Rises, External Risks Build

Sri Lanka Financial System Stability 2026: Confidence Rises, External Risks Build

editor October 9, 2026

Sri Lanka’s financial institutions are more confident about system stability, yet the risk they fear most is increasingly coming from outside the country. CBSL’s latest Systemic Risk Survey shows global macroeconomic risks rising sharply in importance, creating a new question for the recovery: can stronger banks absorb the next external shock without passing excessive pressure to borrowers?

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Sri Lanka IMF Seventh Review 2026: What the September Mission Really Means

Sri Lanka IMF Seventh Review 2026: What the September Mission Really Means

editor September 24, 2026

The IMF has finished its 10–23 September mission to Sri Lanka, but the Seventh Review is not yet complete. The Fund praised growth, reserves and fiscal progress while keeping pressure on tax reform, energy pricing, investment execution, inflation, governance and structural reform. Here is what the latest statement actually means for the country.

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