🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's Reserves Dip 3% to US$ 6.03 Bn in November 📉

• Sri Lanka's official reserves fell to US$ 6.03 billion by end-November 2025, a 3% decrease from US$ 6.21 billion in October. • This marks the lowest reserve level for 2025, down from a peak of US$ 6.51 billion in March and US$ 6.45 billion a year ago (end-November 2024). • Foreign currency reserves dropped to US$ 5.94 billion (from US$ 6.1 billion). • Gold reserves saw a slight increase to US$ 85 million (from US$ 80 million). • IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) significantly decreased to US$ 2 million (from US$ 31 million). • The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) estimates foreign currency payments over the next 12 months at US$ 2.05 billion.