Gold Price
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka Increase Slightly on 23rd January 2025
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rose slightly, with 22-carat gold priced at Rs. 213,300 per 8 grams and Rs. 26,660 per gram. The 24-carat rate stood at Rs. 232,600 per 8 grams. A gold ounce was recorded at Rs. 824,251, reflecting the upward trend in prices.
Forex market
Exchange Rates 23-01-2025
On January 23, 2025, the Sri Lankan Rupee’s exchange rates saw the US Dollar buying at Rs. 294.47 and selling at Rs. 303.25. The Euro stood at Rs. 304.77 (buy) and Rs. 317.23 (sell), while the British Pound was Rs. 361.06 (buy) and Rs. 374.93 (sell).
Bond Yield
Sri Lanka Bond Yields Remain Stable with Slight Upward Movement Across Maturities
Sri Lanka’s bond yields remained mostly stable on Thursday, with slight increases across maturities. The 15.12.2026 bond rose to 9.15/20% from 9.05/20%, while the 15.09.2029 bond increased to 10.75/85%. The 15.10.2030 bond saw an uptick to 11.32/37% from 11.25/35%.