Sri Lanka keeps policy rate on hold 


The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held the overnight policy rate at 8%. — Reuters

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the second straight meeting to steer inflation toward the target while bolstering an economic recovery.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held the overnight policy rate at 8% yesterday.

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