On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 303.05/15 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s closing rate of 303.25/40. In the bond market, yields were up across various maturities.
- A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.35/45%, up from 10.30/45%.
- A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, rose to 11.65/80%, from 11.60/70%.
- A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 11.85/95%.
- A bond maturing on September 15, 2029, increased to 12.15/20%, up from 12.05/10%.
In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index opened 3.07 points higher at 11,643, while the S&P SL20 of more liquid stocks rose 0.06% or 2.17 points to 3,388. Market turnover was recorded at 206 million rupees.