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Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter crisis in West Asia

Representative image. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto Sri Lanka’s central bank caught ​markets off-guard by raising its benchmark policy rate by an ‌outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), as ​policymakers looked to stem inflation and sharp pressure ⁠on the currency from soaring energy prices. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight…

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Mark Twain Quote: Quote of the day by Mark Twain: “Focus more on your desire than on your…”

Mark Twain remains one of the most celebrated literary figures in American history. Born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Twain earned worldwide recognition for his wit, storytelling, and deep observations about human nature. He is best known for classic works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Mark Twain’s uniqueness…

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Optical illusion personality test: Lion, gorilla, tree or birds? What you see first reveals if you are logical, deep thinker, bold, or adaptable |

Our brains are constantly running on background settings we don’t even notice. That’s why split-second visual tests are so fascinating—they catch you before you have time to overthink, filter your thoughts, or try to look good. What your eyes instinctively lock onto first says a lot about your default mental and emotional programming.Take a quick,…

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