Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened to 294.30/60 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, compared to 293.95/294.15 on Friday, while bond yields saw an upward movement, according to market dealers.
Bond Market Performance:
- The bond maturing on 15.12.2026 remained stable at 9.45/55%.
- The bond maturing on 15.09.2027 rose to 9.80/90% from 9.75/85%.
- The bond maturing on 15.02.2028 increased to 10.15/20% from 10.10/15%.
- The bond maturing on 15.09.2029 climbed to 10.80/85% from 10.70/80%.
- The bond maturing on 15.05.2030 advanced to 11.00/10% from 10.95/11.05%.
Equity Market Highlights:
- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.96%, up by 154.64 points, closing at 16,204.
- The S&P SL20 Index, tracking more liquid stocks, rose 1.27%, adding 61.69 points to close at 4,922.
- Market turnover stood at 646 million rupees.