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Sri Lanka Growth Slows as Middle East War Tests Economic Recovery

Source: Lanka News
Category: Business
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: September 20, 2026 at 05:20

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Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, taking first-half growth to 4.7%, but the latest figures also expose a difficult question: how durable is the recovery when external shocks are once again threatening energy costs, supply chains and the exchange rate? Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma described the second-quarter performance […] The post Sri Lanka Growth Slows as Middle East War Tests Economic Recovery appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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