Hasitha Premaratne
Hasitha Premaratne
bank central controls domestic effects fuel hikes hold increase likely month previous prices rate
An increase in domestic fuel prices will be inflationary and controls will have to come through rates. But the central bank will likely hold back this month to let the effects of its previous rate hikes materialize.
bank central control further good signal
This is a good signal by the central bank to control credit, as it's further fueling inflation.
election fuel further given hikes interest negative political rate rise sharp
Given the election situation, I don't see a sharp rise in fuel prices, but further interest rate hikes won't be a negative political factor.
aid coming fall front hit inflation interest peace rates rising
If peace doesn't prevail, there will be some fall on the aid front and that will hit the currency. We could see inflation rising and interest rates coming under pressure.
affect campaign easily election platform relief remaining
This could easily affect the result. The relief measures, especially for agriculture, can be used as an election platform in the remaining campaign rallies.
declining drop due factors food further given help inflation march supply
Given the declining inflationary scenario, inflation should further drop in March due to seasonal factors and supply improvements that would help the food index to take a breather.
angle further investment peace process
What is important from an investment angle is to look at the continuation of the peace process and further strengthening of it.
focus inflation rates steady
With inflation slowing, the focus now is to keep rates steady for growth.