Government Bond Yields Edge Higher Across the Curve Ahead of Central Bank Policy Decision
Medium-term government bond yields rose up to 30 bps this week as investors await the Central Bank's policy decision.
Markets
Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Falls Below LKR 600 Million as ASPI Extends Slide
CSE turnover fell to LKR 596 million, roughly 60% below the monthly average, as the ASPI slipped 0.44%.
- September 29, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Market Slips on Thin Trading as Bond Yields Edge Higher
ASPI slipped 0.44% on thin turnover while bond yields rose ahead of the CBSL policy decision. Full market snapshot.
- September 29, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 28, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka stood at Rs. 342,850 for 22 Carat gold weighing 8 grams, or one pawn, on 28 September 2026,.
- September 29, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 28 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 330.50/65 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, while selected government bond yields edged.
- September 29, 2026
Currency Watch
Rupee Weakens to Rs. 330.35 Against the US Dollar
The rupee slipped about 0.4% to LKR 330.35 per US dollar. See what the move means for importers, exporters and SMEs.
- September 28, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Medium-Term Government Bond Yields Ease Over the Week as Treasury Bill Yields Edge Up
Sri Lanka government bond yields fell up to 15 bps on the week while T-bill yields rose 3-5 bps. See the yield curve.
- September 28, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Net Selling Concentrated in NDB as Market Outflow Reaches Rs. 193 Million
Foreign investors sold a net Rs. 193 million on the CSE, with NDB accounting for Rs. 196 million. See the flows in year-to-date.
- September 28, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Lower as Trading Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI slipped 0.14% to 21,037 on turnover of Rs. 815 million, well below average. See foreign flows, bond yields and the rupee.
- September 28, 2026
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Slips 43% Below Monthly Average Amid Subdued Activity
Colombo Stock Exchange turnover drops sharply below its monthly average as trading activity remains subdued.
- September 25, 2026