Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 21 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 331.00/25 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, compared with 330.75/331.25 on Friday, while
Forex Market
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Extend Weekly Gain
Foreign investor holdings of Sri Lankan government securities climb 1.31% week-on-week to LKR 213.4 billion amid rising yields.
Stock Market
Capital Goods Sector Dominates Trading as Colombo Bourse Turnover Stays Below Average
Capital Goods sector drives 27% of CSE turnover as ASPI rises modestly on trading volumes well below the monthly average.
Treasury Market
Short-Term Government Borrowing Costs Rise as T-Bill Auction Yields Climb
Treasury bill yields climb 11-15bps across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day tenors, signaling firmer short-term government borrowing costs.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Yields Climb Across the Curve as Weekly Gains Outpace Daily Moves
Government securities yields climb up to 55bps week-on-week, led by 2-year tenor, as T-bill auction rates also rise across all maturities.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Ticks Higher as Treasury Yields Climb and Rupee Eases Against the Dollar
ASPI gains modestly as Treasury yields climb across the curve and the rupee eases against the dollar in Colombo trading.
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Extends Multi-Session Decline as Rate Concerns Persist
CSE turnover falls 44% below average as ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower again; foreign outflows continue amid rate concerns.
Currency Watch
Rupee Eases Further Against the Dollar
LKR weakens modestly to 331.89 against the USD, moving alongside rising government securities yields and tighter banking liquidity.
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Tightens as Excess Funds Decline
Sri Lanka's banking system liquidity falls to LKR 317.84Bn, extending a multi-session decline amid rising government securities yields.
Treasury Market
Treasury Bill Rates Climb Across All Tenors at Latest Auction
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields climb 11-15bps across 91, 184 and 364-day tenors as short-term rates continue upward trend.