Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 23 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 329.05/20 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, strengthening from 329.30/60 a day earlier.
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.
Forex Market
Fixed Income & Bonds
Government Securities Yield Curve Eases 10-15bps Following Sovereign Upgrade
Sri Lanka's government securities yield curve eases 10-15bps after Fitch's rating upgrade, even as T-bill auction yields rise.
- September 23, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Markets Rally as Fitch Upgrade Lifts Sentiment Across Asset Classes
Sri Lanka's stocks and bonds rally after Fitch's rating upgrade to B-, though foreign investors remain net sellers. Full market snapshot.
- September 23, 2026
Stock Market
ASPI Extends Gains as Trading Activity Rebounds on Rating Upgrade Optimism
ASPI adds 75 points as Colombo Bourse turnover rebounds on rating upgrade optimism, though foreign investors remain net sellers.
- September 23, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 22, 2026
22 Carat Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka is Rs. 350,100 for 8 grams, or one pawn, as of 23 September 2026, while.
- September 23, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 22 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 330.80/90 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, compared with 330.75/90 on the previous.
- September 23, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Turnover Hits Six-Week Low While Rupee Strengthens
ASPI and S&P SL20 eased on thin turnover as the rupee strengthened and short-tenor bond yields declined in today's market session.
- September 22, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Short and Mid-Tenor Yields Ease as Belly of Curve Sees Selective Selling
Short and mid-tenor government bond yields fell on buying interest, while 2034 and 2035 maturities saw modest selling pressure.
- September 22, 2026
Currency Watch
Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar in Latest Session
The LKR appreciated to 330.35 against the dollar as banking system liquidity edged higher, offering relief for importers and debt servicing.
- September 22, 2026
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Slides to Six-Week Low Amid Muted Trading
CSE turnover fell to LKR 750Mn, 69% below average, as ASPI and S&P SL20 dipped slightly amid thin investor participation.
- September 22, 2026