Opposition Leader Warns of Future Financial Peril, Urges Early IMF Succession Talks.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka faces long-term economic instability, urging the government to immediately negotiate a successor IMF programme before the current one expires in 2027.
DFCC Bank Maintains Financial Resilience and Strategic Growth in Q1 2026.
DFCC Bank reports a resilient first quarter for 2026, driven by growth in loans and deposits, while advancing its acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Sri Lankan retail and wealth operations.
Renowned Economist Gary Shilling Warns of Impending US Recession and Market Correction.
Veteran economist Gary Shilling predicts a looming US recession and a potential 30% drop in the S&P 500, citing inflated valuations and weakening consumer spending as primary risks.
US Corporate Earnings Surge: AI Infrastructure and Banking Resiliency Take Center Stage.
Q1 2026 earnings season reveals a resilient US economy, driven by massive demand in AI chip manufacturing and robust investment banking performance, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.












