Weekly Economic Indicators - 19 June 2026

19 June 2026 Highlights of the Week Real Sector

The Sri Lankan Economy grew by 5.1 per cent in Q1 2026 compared to 4.7 per cent growth in Q1 2025. Accordingly, Agriculture

Furthermore, Taxes less Subsidies on Products recorded a 14.8 per cent increase.

In May 2026, Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) indicated an expansion in both Manufacturing and Services activities.

During the period from 15 to 19 June 2026, crude oil prices initially followed a declining trend, driven by optimism that the US–Iran peace deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease supply concerns. However, towards the end of the period, crude oil prices slightly increased as warnings by the US Vice President to Israel about continued attacks on Lebanon raised concerns regarding the

durability of the peace agreement. Overall, by end of the period, Brent and WTI crude oil prices decreased by

US dollars 9.86 per barrel and US dollars 10.71 per barrel, respectively, compared to a week ago.

Monetary Sector

Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) for the week ending 19 June 2026 increased by 17 bps to 10.42 per cent compared to the previous week.

The Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) increased to 9.22 per cent on 19 June 2026 compared to 9.19 per cent at the end of last week.

The reserve money increased compared to the previous week, mainly due to the increase in deposits held by the commercial banks with the Central Bank.

The total outstanding market liquidity was a surplus of Rs. 31.25 bn by 19 June 2026, compared to a surplus of Rs. 62.57 bn by the end of last week.

By 19 June 2026, the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 3.35 per cent to 22,361.31 points and the S&P SL 20 Index increased by 3.12 per cent to 6,215.30 points, compared to the index values of last week.

Fiscal Sector

During the four months ending April 2026, government revenue and grants increased to Rs. 1,958.3 bn compared to Rs. 1,454.7 bn in the corresponding period of 2025.

Total expenditure and net lending increased to Rs. 1,853.3 bn during the four months ending April 2026 compared to Rs. 1,716.3 bn in the corresponding period of 2025.

During the four months ending April 2026, overall budget balance recorded a surplus of Rs. 105.0 bn compared to a deficit of Rs. 261.6 bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.

During the week, Treasury Bill yields remained broadly stable in both primary and secondary markets and Treasury Bond yields decreased in secondary market.

The rupee value of Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds held by foreign investors remained broadly stable compared to the previous week.

In the reporting week, the auction for Treasury Bills experienced an oversubscription rate of approximately 1.8 times.

The total volume of secondary market transactions in Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds decreased by approximately 9.5 per cent in the reporting week compared to the week before.

External Sector

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