Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Sri Lanka will not be impacted by the global interest rate changes next year as the country has no exposure to the external interest rates, said Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe at the last monetary policy stance media briefing for the year at the bank last week.

According to analysts, a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve is anticipated next month warranted by a weak job market.

"The impact from uncertainties to the global economy will be softer as the world trading community has come to terms with the US trade tariffs," the Governor said.

He said over 75 percent of the demand for goods and service met locally, while external demand is a small component, adding that the country has built exter...