Sri Lanka’s upswing set to stay strong

Data released today showed that Sri Lanka’s economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in Q3. Nevertheless, the outlook remains upbeat. The central bank (CBSL) left policy rates unchanged yesterday, as expected, but rapid GDP growth will probably force it to lift rates from mid-2011.

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