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â• CBSL raised the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75% at its May 2026 Monetary Policy Review.
â• Expected outcome: inflation pressure may ease over time as higher rates slow borrowing and reduce demand.
🔻 Inflation
🔺 Loan interest rates
🔺 Fixed deposit rates
â• The move signals a tighter monetary policy stance by CBSL to support price stability.
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