Sri Lanka hikes rates, further tightening likely

Today’s 25bp rate hike by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is unlikely to be the last in the current tightening cycle. A combination of rapid credit growth, rising inflation and a weakening currency mean rates are likely to be raised by a further 75bp by the end of the year.

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