On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 303.35/85 against the US dollar, a decline from Friday’s rate of 302.25/80, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields have increased, and stock markets showed gains. In the secondary market during the treasury bill auction, the following bond yields were noted: In equities, the Colombo All Share Price
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 300.70/95 against the US dollar on Friday, according to market dealers, while bond yields showed an upward trend. A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 13.55/65 percent, and another bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 13.70/75 percent. In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share
Sri Lanka’s bond yields increased ahead of a 300 billion rupee auction, with dealers noting a rise in yields for bonds maturing in 2028. In the secondary market, bonds maturing on February 15, 2028, were quoted at 13.30/50%, up from 13.15/40% the previous day. Similarly, bonds maturing on July 1, 2028, rose to 13.70/85% from
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Sri Lankan dollar bonds experienced a sharp sell-off, which may attract bargain hunters as investors reassess their positions ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, market experts suggest. According to Bloomberg, the decline in Sri Lankan dollar bonds intensified as investors reduced their exposure due to rising political uncertainties ahead of
The Sri Lankan rupee opened slightly stronger at 300.75/301.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, following Monday’s close of 301.50/302.00. Bond yields also saw a significant rise, according to market dealers, while stocks showed a modest increase of 0.13 percent in early trading. In secondary market bond trading, activity was subdued ahead of a bond
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 299.10/40 against the US dollar on Monday, according to market dealers. Bond yields showed an upward trend, while stock markets saw a modest rise of 0.06 percent. The rupee had closed at 299.10/30 against the greenback last Friday. In the secondary bond market: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday, trading at 298.70/80 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. The rupee had closed at 298.80/90 on Thursday. Bond yields also saw an uptick, and stocks opened with a slight rise of 0.09 percent. In the secondary bond market: In the stock market, the Colombo All Share
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened steady at 298.90/299.00 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to market dealers. Bond yields saw a rise, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened with a 0.42 percent gain. Bond Market Performance: Stock Market Update: Sri Lanka’s financial markets remain volatile, with currency stability and bond yield fluctuations reflecting global
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated on Wednesday, opening at 298.80/299.00 against the US dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 299.10/20. Dealers reported a slight uptick in bond yields, while stocks also saw gains at the opening. In the secondary bond market: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) opened 89.23 points higher at 10,762, while
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Tuesday, trading at 299.10/30 to the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a slight depreciation from the previous day’s closing rate of 298.80/299.00. Bond yields remained largely steady in the secondary market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 11.00/15 percent, slightly down from