Rupee Extends Gains Against the Dollar Amid Rising Banking System Liquidity
The LKR firms against the US dollar as banking system liquidity rises, coinciding with a broader decline in government security yields.
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.
Currency Watch
Stock Market
CSE Turnover Slips Well Below Monthly Average as Food, Beverage & Tobacco Dominates Trading
Colombo Stock Exchange turnover drops 34.5% below its monthly average, with Food, Beverage & Tobacco leading a narrowly concentrated session.
- August 18, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Selling on the CSE Deepens as Year-to-Date Outflows Pass LKR 53Bn
Foreign investors extend selling on the CSE, with year-to-date net outflows now exceeding LKR 53 billion despite a stable ASPI.
- August 18, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Yields Slide Across the Curve as Rate Expectations Shift
Sri Lanka's government security yields drop 25-45bps week-on-week across the curve, with T-bill auction rates also declining.
- August 18, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Stays Flat as Treasury Yields Slide and Rupee Firms Against Dollar
ASPI closes nearly flat as CSE turnover slumps, while Treasury yields fall sharply and the rupee firms against the dollar.
- August 18, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 17, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on 17 August 2026, with 22 Carat gold priced at Rs.353,800 for 8 grams, while the.
- August 17, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 17 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Monday, with the spot rate moving to 332.70/80 from 332.75/95 previously. Meanwhile, government.
- August 17, 2026
Forex Market
HNB Profit Rises 20.4% on Stronger Lending Income
HNB recorded a 20.4% increase in standalone profit after tax in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger lending income and trading.
- August 14, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 14 Aug 2026
The local currency was quoted at 333.50/54 to the US dollar, compared with 333.50/65 on the previous trading day. The movement reflected a.
- August 14, 2026
Stock Market
Banking Counters Anchor Colombo Bourse Turnover as Market Extends Gains
Banking counters led Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as the ASPI and S&P SL20 both closed higher on strong retail participation.
- August 14, 2026