Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, with the spot rate moving to 328.90/329.00 from 329.40/50 on Friday. Meanwhile,
Forex Market
Currency Watch
Rupee Firms Slightly Against the Dollar
The LKR appreciates slightly to 330.17 against the USD as Treasury yields ease and banking system liquidity tightens.
Stock Market
Capital Goods Sector Drives 39% of CSE Turnover as Overall Trading Activity Slows
Capital Goods drives 39% of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as three sectors account for two-thirds of trading activity.
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Contracts by LKR 21.7 Billion in a Week
Sri Lanka's banking system liquidity contracts to LKR 278.51 billion as T-bill yields ease and foreign holdings of government debt rise.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Bill Yields Fall Across All Tenors as Rate-Cutting Trend Continues
Sri Lanka's 91-day T-bill yield drops 22bps as short-term rates continue to ease across all auction tenors. Full results and analysis.
Daily Market Snapshot
ASPI and S&P SL20 Edge Higher as Treasury Bill Yields Fall Across the Board
ASPI and S&P SL20 edge up as T-bill yields drop across tenors and the rupee firms against the dollar. Colombo market snapshot.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 21, 2026
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 358,350 for 22 Carat gold weighing 8 grams, or one pawn, as of 21
Technological Advancements
AI Data Security: The Double-Edged Sword Reshaping Cyber Defence
has emerged as a critical challenge for Sri Lankan organisations, with artificial intelligence accelerating cyber threats while simultaneously providing new tools to detect,
Technological Advancements
Digital Economy Strategy Targets $30 Billion as Sri Lanka Accelerates Digital Transformation
Digital Economy Strategy initiatives are moving ahead as Sri Lanka targets a $30 billion digital economy by 2030, with the first digital identity
Technological Advancements
WSO2 Names Harry Ault as New CEO for Next Growth Phase
WSO2 has appointed Harry Ault as its new Chief Executive Officer, placing the experienced technology executive at the helm as the Sri Lankan-founded