Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 20 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 336.20/30 to US dollar spot remained largely steady in Monday’s trading as government bond yields edged higher across several
Forex Market
Business
Aberdeen Holdings World Environment Day initiatives
Aberdeen Holdings World Environment Day initiatives brought together companies across the diversified conglomerate to promote sustainability, environmental stewardship and community engagement through a
Business
Vietjet Asia’s Best Companies to Work For honoured
Vietjet Asia’s Best Companies to Work For recognition has been reaffirmed as the airline secures major honours at the HR Asia Awards 2026,
Technological Advancements
Kaspersky phishing attack targets global manufacturers
Kaspersky phishing attack has uncovered a sophisticated multi-stage cyber campaign targeting manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with attackers attempting
Fixed Income & Bonds
Long-Dated Government Bond Yields Climb Sharply as Curve Steepens
Sri Lanka's long-dated government bond yields rose up to 45bps week-on-week as the yield curve steepens, while short-end rates held steady.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Foreign Holdings of Sri Lanka Government Bonds Extend Multi-Week Climb
Foreign investor holdings of rupee-denominated government bonds rose sharply week-on-week, continuing a steady build-up that has been underway since late May Foreign investor
Stock Market
Single Crossing in EBCR Accounts for Over a Quarter of Colombo Bourse Turnover
A large negotiated crossing in EBCR pushed Capital Goods to 48% of CSE turnover in one session, while broader index moves stayed modest.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Higher as Capital Goods Sector Dominates Turnover
ASPI and S&P SL20 close higher as a single crossing drives Capital Goods turnover; foreign investors remain net sellers on the CSE.
Technological Advancements
Kaspersky phishing attack targets global manufacturers
Kaspersky phishing attack has uncovered a sophisticated multi-stage cyber campaign targeting manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with attackers attempting
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips Marginally as Turnover Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI dips 0.03% amid thin trading; T-Bill yields ease across the curve as rupee holds steady. Full CSE and fixed income market update.