Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.
The Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger on Thursday at 292.15/18 against the US dollar, improving from Wednesday’s rate of 292.20/30, according to market dealers. Bond trading activity remained subdued as the country entered election day. “Market is very quiet due to the election,” dealers noted, highlighting the limited bond transactions. Among the actively traded bonds:
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated to 292.25/35 against the US dollar on Wednesday, strengthening from 292.45/55 the previous day, according to market sources. Concurrently, government bond yields continued their downward trend. Key bond yield updates include: Additionally, a treasury bill auction worth 147,500 million rupees was ongoing. On the equity side, the Colombo All Share Price
Today, on November 13, 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 764,300.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 26,960.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 215,700.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 24,720.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 197,750.00 21 Carat
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a surge in activity yesterday, revving up ahead of tomorrow’s Parliamentary Election, with the benchmark ASPI briefly touching the 13,000-point mark and turnover crossing Rs. 4 billion. By midday, the ASPI surpassed 13,000 points, but closed the day at 12,988 points, up 0.9%. The active S&P SL20 also gained
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable at 292.55/75 to the US dollar on Tuesday, according to dealers, while bond yields saw a decline. A bond maturing on 01.05.2027 was quoted at 11.12/18 percent, while a bond maturing on 01.05.2028 was quoted at 11.58/60 percent. The bond maturing on 15.06.2029 was quoted at 11.95/12.00 percent. An auction
The gold price in Sri Lanka today, November 12, 2024, has been updated for various gold units. The price for 22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) is Rs. 202,800, while 22 Carat 1 Gram of gold is priced at Rs. 25,350. The price for 24 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) is Rs. 221,150. Below are
As of November 11, 2024, the price of 22-carat 8 grams (1 pawn) of gold in Sri Lanka is Rs. 202,800. For those looking to buy 1 gram of 22-carat gold, the price stands at Rs. 25,350. Meanwhile, the rate for 24-carat 8 grams of gold is Rs. 221,150. Here is the breakdown of the
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Monday, trading at 292.60/70 to the US dollar, compared to 292.50/65 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields showed a mixed trend, with some yields decreasing while others remained stable. The yield on a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.45/55 percent, slightly up from 10.40/55
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 292.68/75 to the US dollar on Friday, reflecting a slight dip from 292.55/65 on Thursday. Meanwhile, bond yields showed a significant decrease across the board, with notable drops in the yields for bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028. For instance, a bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted at
As of November 8, 2024, the gold prices in Sri Lanka have been updated with the latest market rates: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 791,798.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 27,930.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 223,450.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 25,610.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1