Skip to main content

More hikes in Sri Lanka unlikely to prevent default

With inflation surging, the currency coming under downward pressure and the country on the verge of a sovereign default, today’s 100bp rate hike in Sri Lanka won’t be the last in the current cycle. Drop-In (8 March, 08:00 GMT/16:00 SGT): The Korean presidential election offers voters starkly different choices for the country’s economic future. We’re discussing the outlook, plus the policy and market response, in this 20-minute briefing on Tuesday. Register here.

Become a client to read more

This is premium content that requires an active Capital Economics subscription to view.

Already have an account?

You may already have access to this premium content as part of a paid subscription.

Sign in to read the content in full or get details of how you can access it

Register for free

Sign up for a free account to gain:

  • Unlock additional content
  • Register for Capital Economics events
  • Receive email updates and economist-curated newsletters
  • Request a free trial of our services


Get access