Sri Lanka Current Account in Deficit for Fourth Month
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Sri Lanka’s current account deficit widens as trade gap reaches US$6.5 billion
Sri Lanka current account in deficit for fourth month
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a deficit of 142 million dollars in July, remaining in the deficit for the fourth consecutive month, the central bank said. “The cumulative current account recorded a deficit of US$ 387 million during January-July 2026, compared to a surplus during the corresponding period of 2025.” The merchandise trade deficit widened on a year-on-year basis in July, amidst higher import spending and lower exp…
Current Account Deficit Widens to $142mn in July on Fuel, Vehicle Imports - Business News
Sri Lanka’s external account came under further pressure in July 2026, as higher import spending pushed the monthly current account deficit to US$142 million. This was the fourth consecutive month in which the external current account recorded a deficit. For the first seven months of 2026, the deficit reached US$387 million. The same period last … The post Current Account Deficit Widens to $142mn in July on Fuel, Vehicle Imports appeared first o…
Sri Lanka’s External Sector Faces Headwinds in July 2026: Trade Deficit Widens, Current Account in Deficit
Sri Lanka’s external sector exhibited mixed signals in July 2026, with a widening merchandise trade deficit and a continued current account deficit, largely influenced by […] The post Sri Lanka’s External Sector Faces Headwinds in July 2026: Trade Deficit Widens, Current Account in Deficit appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE.
External Sector Performance - July 2026 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The external current account recorded a deficit of US$142 million in July 2026, remaining in the deficit for the fourth consecutive month reflecting the impact of developments in the Middle East. Consequently, the cumulative current account recorded a deficit of US$ 387 million during January-July 2026, compared to a surplus during the corresponding period of 2025. The merchandise trade deficit widened on a year-on-year basis in July 2026, drive…
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