Sri Lanka
Government Attributes Recent Rupee Depreciation to Global Economic Headwinds.
May 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando clarifies that recent pressure on the Sri Lankan Rupee is due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating oil prices, and shifts in global market sentiment rather than domestic policy failure.
Finance
Asia-Pacific Markets Face Downward Pressure as Geopolitical and Tech Concerns Weigh on Sentiment.
April 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Asian markets trend lower as investors balance cautious optimism over the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension with concerns over tech valuations and global economic uncertainty.
Economy
Russian Economic Performance Under Scrutiny as Government Confronts Stagnation.
April 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
President Vladimir Putin has expressed frustration over Russia's economic performance, citing significant contractions in GDP and key industrial sectors as the nation faces budget deficits and declining oil revenues.




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