Sri Lanka keeps rates on hold, but hikes likely soon

The central bank in Sri Lanka (CBSL) today held its deposit and lending rates at 6.5% and 8.0%,respectively, for the third straight month. However, we think it is only a matter of time before it isforced to tighten monetary policy again against a backdrop of rapid credit growth, rising pricepressures and a weak currency.

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