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Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.

Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lanka Rupee Kicks Off Trading Day on Stronger Note Against US Dollar at 301.75/302.50

On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee showed a slight improvement, opening at 301.75/302.50 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s rate of.

  • May 16, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lanka Sees Decline in Treasury Bill Yields Across Various Maturities

Data from the state debt office revealed a decline in Treasury bill yields across various maturities in Wednesday’s auction. The 3-month yield decreased.

  • May 16, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lankan Rupee Ends Day at 302.00/40 Against US Dollar, Marking a Weaker Close

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker against the US dollar, ending at 302.00/40 compared to 301/302.00 the previous day, according to dealers..

  • May 16, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lankan Rupee Ends Trading Day Weaker at 301/302.00 Against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan rupee faced a slight weakening trend against the US dollar, closing at 301/302.00 compared to the previous day’s 299.00/30, according.

  • May 15, 2024
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Markets Stock Market

Political Uncertainty Drives Sri Lanka Stocks Down at Closing

On Tuesday, the Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a downturn, with the All Share Index dropping by 1.12 percent to 12,358 points and the.

  • May 15, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lankan Rupee Starts Trading Weaker Against US Dollar at 300.50/301.00

On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee showed weakness against the US dollar, opening at 300.50/301.00 compared to the previous day’s rate of 299.00/30, according.

  • May 14, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lanka Raises Rs70 Billion through Bonds Maturing from 2028 to 2032

According to data from the state debt office, Sri Lanka has successfully sold 70 billion rupees worth of bonds with maturities in 2028,.

  • May 14, 2024
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Cigarette Tax Decrease in Sri Lanka Amid Decline in Legal Sales for March Quarter 2024

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) revealed a decline in cigarette sales for the March quarter compared to the previous year, resulting in.

  • May 14, 2024
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Bond Yields Markets

Sri Lankan Rupee Starts Trading on Stronger Footing Against US Dollar at 298.80/299.30

Sri Lanka’s rupee started the week on a stronger note against the US dollar, opening at 298.80/299.30 compared to the previous week’s rate.

  • May 13, 2024
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Markets

Sri Lanka’s SEC Greenlights Accredited Shariah Scholars for Certification of Islamic Capital Market Products

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has taken a significant step by approving a list of Accredited Shariah Scholars as.

  • May 9, 2024
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