Sri Lanka Market Snapshot: Bond Yields Climb as Liquidity Tightens
Sri Lanka bond yields climbed sharply this week, GDP growth eased to 4.2%, and banking liquidity tightened, while foreign G-Sec inflows continued.
Daily Market Snapshot
Treasury Market
Foreign Investors Keep Adding to Government Securities Holdings
Foreign investor holdings of Sri Lankan government securities climbed to LKR 213.4Bn, extending a seven-week uptrend of roughly 13%.
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Tightens as Excess Funds Decline
Excess liquidity in Sri Lanka's banking system dropped to LKR 347.55Bn from LKR 381.40Bn, coinciding with a week of higher bond market activity.
Economic Indicators
Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth Eases in Second Quarter
Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% in Q2 2026, down from 5.1% in Q1, according to Census and Statistics data, signaling a moderation in
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Bond Yields Climb Sharply as Selling Pressure Builds at the Belly
Sri Lanka's medium-term bond yields jumped up to 60bps this week as selling pressure hit the 2030-2033 maturity bracket, CBSL data shows.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 15, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold Price in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 346,900 as of 15 September 2026, while
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals: SL seeks deeper manufacturing ties with India
Pharmaceuticals: SL seeks deeper manufacturing ties with India as Sri Lanka looks to expand domestic production, attract investment and strengthen healthcare supply chains
Energy
Oil industry braces for years-long Iran war
Oil industry braces for years-long Iran war as producers, traders and refiners prepare for prolonged disruption to Middle Eastern energy flows, higher crude
Tourism
Sri Lanka records over 1.5 m tourist arrivals
Sri Lanka records over 1.5 m tourist arrivals between January and early September 2026, with more than 1.56 million visitors recorded so far
Manufacturing
Top Sri Lankan Brands Join Forces for Ceylon Gemlogue 2026
Top Sri Lankan Brands Join Forces for Ceylon Gemlogue 2026, bringing together leading names from real estate, banking, hospitality, aviation and jewellery behind