Sri Lanka Trade Deficit Narrows in July âšī¸
Sri Lanka's trade deficit decreased in July 2025, with imports rising 8.5% to USD 1.88 billion and exports increasing 15.2% to USD 1.30 billion.
Marginal improvement in trade balance suggests modest economic stabilization, with export growth slightly outpacing import growth. Limited direct implications for global market sentiment.
Sri Lanka Producer Prices Fall 0.5% in July âšī¸
Sri Lanka's Producer Price Index decreased 0.5% year-on-year in July 2025, with significant declines in agriculture and utilities sectors, while manufacturing prices showed a modest increase.
Macroeconomic indicator shows mild deflationary pressures in producer prices, suggesting potential economic softening but not a dramatic shift. Minimal direct implications for global market sentiment.
Sri Lanka Consumer Prices Rise for First Time in 12 Months âšī¸
Sri Lanka's Colombo consumer prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in August 2025, ending eleven months of deflation, with notable increases in food, clothing, and education prices.
Modest inflation signals potential economic stabilization after prolonged deflationary period, but limited global market implications due to Sri Lanka's small economic scale.