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Venture capital
Data Centres Dominate Southeast Asia's Startup Funding Rebound as India Cools
Venture funding for Southeast Asian startups has climbed back to its highest level in years, but one giant data-centre deal accounts for most of it. In India, fundraising slipped again in the third quarter.
Colombo bourse
Colombo Shares Hold Above 22,000 a Day After Reclaiming the Milestone
The All Share Price Index gave back 0.41% on Wednesday after a 2.75% surge on Tuesday lifted it past 22,000 for the first time since early July. Investors now turn to the central bank's 20 November rate decision.
Analysis
Hot US Inflation Puts Rate Hikes Back on the Table — and Asia Will Feel It
Consumer prices in the United States rose faster than expected in October, and traders now expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates in December. With Europe also tightening, Asian economies face a stronger dollar and costlier money.
Inflation
Sri Lanka's Inflation Climbs to 8.3%, Its Highest Since 2023, as the Central Bank Weighs Its Next Move
Transport and restaurant prices drove consumer inflation in Colombo higher again in October, putting it well above the central bank's new 5% target ahead of the 20 November policy decision.
