Weekly Economic Indicators - 16 October 2026
Inflation & Cost of Living
Published · Data as of · Source: CBSL Weekly Economic Indicators ↗
TL;DR
- What changed
- Tea and rubber production declined year-on-year, while the Index of Industrial Production rose by 1.3% to 99.7.
- Who it affects
- Agricultural producers and manufacturers are impacted by these trends.
- What to do
- Monitor agricultural and industrial production trends closely.
Key numbers
| Indicator | Value | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Production Decline | Decline ↓ | August 2026 | |
| Rubber Production Decline | Decline ↓ | August 2026 | |
| Coconut Production Decline | Decline ↓ | July-August 2026 | |
| Index of Industrial Production | 99.7 ↑ | +1.3% | August 2026 |
| Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate | 11.11% ↓ | -5 bps · previous week | Week ending 16 October 2026 |
| Total Outstanding Market Liquidity Surplus | Rs. 399.88 bn ↑ | +0.74 bn · previous week | 16 October 2026 |
| All-Share Price Index | 20,185.05 points ↓ | -0.65% | 16 October 2026 |
| Tourism Earnings | US$ 185.6 mn ↓ | -79.0 mn · August 2026 | September 2026 |
What it means for you
- The benchmark lending rate moved — check what your loan or credit card costs now. — EMI Calculator
- The share market moved — relevant if you hold stocks or unit trusts. — Unit Trust Comparison
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Source: CBSL Weekly Economic Indicators ↗