The decision by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to hike its main policy rates underlines its concerns about the weakness of the currency. Policy over the months ahead will depend on the political situation. For now we are forecasting no further changes, but with the potential for the crisis to drag on and cause further sharp falls in the rupee, the risks are firmly weighted towards more hikes.
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