## Central Bank to Release Impact Report on Middle East Crisis 📈

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is scheduled to issue a formal review tomorrow (March 4) regarding the economic implications of the ongoing Middle East crisis, as announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament today. • Core Focus: The report will provide a comprehensive assessment of how regional instability affects Sri Lanka’s financial sector and broader economic stability. • Current Status: The CBSL has concluded its preliminary evaluations and is currently finalizing the report to provide clarity on potential risks to the national economy. • Key Considerations: While specific data points are pending the report's release, the evaluation is expected to cover critical areas such as: Energy costs and global oil price volatility. Remittances from Sri Lankan workers in the Middle East. Export markets, specifically impacts on tea and apparel shipments to the region.