In an opinion essay to the business section of The Morning, Chayu Damsinghe, Frontier's Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, wrote on Sri Lanka's place in the current world in transition.

Could Trump’s new tariffs change the game for your business and investments? Anjali uncovers both the hidden benefits and unexpected downsides of the impact on key commodities, while Nimesha digs into what this means for Sri Lankan businesses.

In an opinion column to the DailyFT, Frontier's Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, Chayu Damsinghe, writes on the potential change in the global economy away from a world of US deficits and Chinese surpluses.

Trump’s new tariffs are set to shake up global capital flows—how will South Asia be affected? Our Senior Research Lead, Arshad Ismail, dives into the unexpected changes ahead and what they could mean for the region’s economic future.

Writing to The Diplomat , the premier Asia-Pacific Current Affairs magazine, Frontier's Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, Chayu Damsinghe, opines on the current global trade war. thediplomat.com/2025/04/asia-h…

What happens when the world’s biggest economy plays both exporter and importer—then throws tariffs into the mix? From shifting trade balances to unexpected surpluses in countries like Sri Lanka, our Senior Macroeconomist Thilina Panduwawala examines the ripple effects of US policy.

The discussion raised a key question: How should Sri Lanka respond in a world shaped by increasingly unpredictable global policy shifts? (The conversation was conducted in Sinhala). Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/tE3j1dFr6…

Guys, what even is going on... Next you'll say exemptions are exempt from exemptions but tariffs have a tariff on them for avoiding the exemptions.

As part of an oped that I wrote last Tuesday for a weekend release, wrote how you probably can't expect clarity from the current US admin even in the short term. I tried to exaggerate the possible outcomes over the week, but it's a bit insane that EVERYTHING actually happened.

There are a lot of criticism against Michael Pettis and Brad Setser about ongoing tariff issues and their world view on trade and finance imbalances. It seems to me that most view them either from a very economic theory lens or ideological perspective.

One of the notable things about the euro's surge against the dollar is that it's the ECB, not the Fed, that's clearly in easing mode.

Speaking to Echelon Magazine 's Neon, Chayu Damsinghe, Frontier's Head of Macroeconomic Advisory spoke on the immediate impact of the ongoing trade conflict in the world, and its impact on Sri Lanka. (Sinhala content)

In Macro Letters, a new column for The Morning, Chayu Damsinghe, Frontier's Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, writes on the global dollar’s resilience — and the quiet forces that could, over time, diminish its dominance.

China's role in the global economy is shifting… but in which direction? Our Senior Research Analyst, Navinda Meepe, explores how China faces a defining economic choice. With exports under pressure and domestic consumption still lagging, the path forward is anything but certain.

1/ Even after a 5-yr ban on vehicle imports, the share of vehicle imports as a % of Sri Lanka's total non-oil import bill has risen to ~7-8%, which is interesting to consider.🧵

Chayu Damsinghe, our Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, was pleased to take part in a "Fireside Chat" panel discussion at the 12th Annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards 2025.

Chayu Damsinghe, our Head of Macroeconomic Advisory, recaps the key points from the June edition of our Sri Lanka Economic Monthly report. Watch till the end for the main takeaways, and visit Athena, our online research platform, for the full report and deeper insights.

Chayu Damsinghe, Head of Macroeconomic Advisory at Frontier was a guest speaker at Hive Talks hosted at TwineryMAS by MAS in June 2025.