Sri Lanka Usable Reserves 2026: How Strong Is the US$6.9bn Buffer?

Sri Lanka Usable Reserves 2026: How Strong Is the US$6.9bn Buffer?

Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves reached US$6.905 billion at end-August. But gross reserves are not the same as immediately deployable crisis cash. A Ceylon Public Affairs stress test strips out contingent components and known drains before testing the buffer against oil and tourism shocks.

Sri Lanka Economy 2026: Is Recovery Enough to Prevent Another Crisis?

Sri Lanka Economy 2026: Is Recovery Enough to Prevent Another Crisis?

Sri Lanka economy 2026 is showing clear signs of recovery, with stronger reserves, export growth, and improving stability. But many of the structural weaknesses that caused past shocks still remain, raising a bigger question about whether the country is truly becoming crisis-resistant. Sri Lanka’s leaders and commentators speak constantly of building economic resilience. After repeated […]