Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.
As of 7th November 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 778,961.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 27,480.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 219,850.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 25,190.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 201,550.00 21 Carat
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened nearly flat at 292.75/90 to the US dollar, remaining close to Wednesday’s 292.80/90 levels, according to market dealers. Bond yields held steady as well, with key bonds maintaining consistent rates: In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index opened slightly down by 0.01 percent, or 1.62 points, at
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened steady at 293.00/05 to the US dollar on Wednesday, slightly down from 293.00/15 on Tuesday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained flat, with a bond maturing on 15th December 2027 quoted at 11.45/50 percent, compared to the previous day’s 11.40/55 percent. A bond maturing on 15th March 2028 was quoted at
As of 6th November 2024, the price of gold in Sri Lanka is as follows: These rates offer a glimpse into the current market value for different grades of gold in Sri Lanka.
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 293.00/15 against the US dollar, according to dealers, while bond yields remained steady across various maturities. For bonds maturing on December 15, 2026, yields were quoted at 10.55/75 percent, down from 10.65/85 percent. Bonds maturing on December 15, 2027, held steady at 11.45/55 percent. Meanwhile, bonds maturing
Gold prices in Sri Lanka continue to show variations across different carat categories. As of 4th November 2024, the price of 22 carat gold stands at Rs. 208,050 for 8 grams (1 pawn). The rate for 22 carat gold per gram is Rs. 26,010, allowing for a more accessible option for those purchasing smaller amounts.
The market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has seen a decrease of 3.4%, bringing it down to Rs. 4,382 billion as of the end of September 2024, according to data from the Finance Ministry. This decline coincided with the exit of seven listed companies from the stock exchange during the same period. The
Sri Lanka and Pakistan are positioned to take the lead in South Asian frontier markets, extending their current market rally into 2025. This optimistic outlook is driven by ongoing economic and political reforms, low market valuations, a recovery in earnings, and a potential for greater political stability, as reported by the AFC Asia Frontier Fund.
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 292.80/85 against the US dollar, reflecting an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20. Dealers noted that bond yields remained steady during this period. Specifically, a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.65/85%, slightly up from Wednesday’s closing of 10.60/80%. Meanwhile, a bond
As of November 1, 2024, the gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 807,890.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 28,500.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 228,000.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 26,130.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 209,000.00 21