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’s Official Reserves Dip Below US$7 Billion in April 2026: Implications for Economic Stability
Sri Lanka official reserves dip below US$7 Billion threshold once again. According to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), total official reserves declined from US$7.026 billion at the end of March 2026 to US$6.759 billion by the end of April 2026. This development has sparked discussions among economists, businesses, […]