Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.50/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to market dealers, indicating a steady exchange rate amid limited volatility. Government bond yields saw minor fluctuations. The bond maturing on January 15, 2027, was quoted at 10.79/83 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, recorded yields of 11.70/75
As of October 30, 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 817,556.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 28,840.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 230,750.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 26,440.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 211,500.00 21 Carat
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at 293.70/75 compared to 293.60/70 the previous day, according to dealers. Bond yields, however, remained largely stable. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.60/80 percent, a minor increase from 10.55/75 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on December 15,
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a slight increase as of October 29, 2024. The 22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) gold price now stands at Rs. 209,850, while 22 Carat 1 Gram is available for Rs. 26,230. Meanwhile, 24 Carat gold rates are Rs. 228,850 for 8 Grams and Rs. 28,610 for 1
As of 28th October 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen slight adjustments. The price for 22 Carat gold is currently Rs. 208,200 per 8 grams (1 Pawn), while a single gram of 22 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 26,030. For 24 Carat gold, 8 grams costs Rs. 227,100, with each gram priced
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger on Monday, trading at 293.50/55 against the US dollar, up from 293.60/70 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained stable, with the 15.12.2027 bond quoted at 11.50/60 percent, unchanged from Friday. Meanwhile, the yield on the bond maturing 15.03.2028 dropped slightly to 11.70/75 percent, down from 11.75/85 percent.
As of 25th October 2024, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has emerged as the second best performing equity index in Asia, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reporting a remarkable year-to-date return of 29.65% in USD, according to Bloomberg. This performance highlights the resilience of Sri Lanka’s capital market and its increasing appeal to
As of 25th October 2024, the gold prices in Sri Lanka have been updated as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 803,011.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 28,330.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 226,650.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 25,970.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs.
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday, trading at 293.60/65 against the US dollar, an improvement from Thursday’s rate of 293.78/82, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed varied movements across maturities. A bond maturing on 15th December 2026 was quoted at 10.55/70 percent, slightly up from the previous day’s 10.50/70 percent. The bond
As of 24th October 2024, the gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 800,009.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 28,220.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 225,800.00 22 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 25,870.00 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs. 206,950.00 21