Hasitha Premaratne

Hasitha Premaratne
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.
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.
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.
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.