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Interest rates play a crucial role in the economy, influencing everything from individual savings and borrowings to broader economic growth. From earning the best Savings account interest rates in Sri Lanka to USD to LKR conversions when you send money to Sri Lanka, and payments on personal, business and gold loans, interest rates have an impact on all our financial decisions. It is defined as the price of borrowing money, the reward for saving, and a key lever for central banks in managing economic activity.   Unde... more

Over the last year, inflation has continued its upward momentum and the Federal Reserve has responded by raising interest rates, a trend that isn’t likely to stop anytime soon. However, a steady climb in interest rates has adverse effects on commercial real estate values. We have seen this play out in the market: mirroring the rise in interest rates, CRE valuations have dropped dramatically over the past year after peaking in early 2022.  When interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive for businesses and investors to borrow... more