Under the Hood · Episode 01
Why the Rupee Is Under Pressure: Fuel, Inflation & Exchange Rates
Fuel prices, inflation, and a rupee under strain — CAL's Treasuries team explains what's really happening beneath the headlines.
Global fuel prices have climbed, inflation has crept up alongside, and the rupee has been feeling the strain. In the first episode of Under the Hood, Thevinda from CAL's Treasuries team breaks down what's actually happening beneath the headlines — and why it matters for everyday Sri Lankans and investors alike.
What we get into
- Why have exchange rates spiked recently, in plain terms?
- How global fuel prices ripple through to the rupee.
- The link between currency pressure and rising inflation.
- What all this means for your savings and spending power.
- What the Treasuries team actually does at CAL, and how they read moments like this.
Under the Hood is CAL's new podcast — casual, candid conversations with the people inside CAL on markets, money, and the work behind it all.
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Under the Hood · Episode 01
Why the Rupee Is Under Pressure: Fuel, Inflation & Exchange Rates
Fuel prices, inflation, and a rupee under strain — CAL's Treasuries team explains what's really happening beneath the headlines.
Global fuel prices have climbed, inflation has crept up alongside, and the rupee has been feeling the strain. In the first episode of Under the Hood, Thevinda from CAL's Treasuries team breaks down what's actually happening beneath the headlines — and why it matters for everyday Sri Lankans and investors alike.
What we get into
- Why have exchange rates spiked recently, in plain terms?
- How global fuel prices ripple through to the rupee.
- The link between currency pressure and rising inflation.
- What all this means for your savings and spending power.
- What the Treasuries team actually does at CAL, and how they read moments like this.
Under the Hood is CAL's new podcast — casual, candid conversations with the people inside CAL on markets, money, and the work behind it all.
Invest with Capital Alliance
Capital Alliance (CAL) has been a leader in Sri Lanka's investment landscape for 26 years. Explore our full range of investment solutions, or download the CAL Online Mobile App and begin investing seamlessly.
Watch More
Under the Hood
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