Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 300.70/95 against the US dollar on Friday, according to market dealers, while bond yields showed an upward trend.
A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 13.55/65 percent, and another bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 13.70/75 percent.
In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) started the day 0.16 percent higher, rising by 16.56 points to 10,583. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index of more liquid stocks opened up by 0.54 percent, gaining 15.84 points to reach 2,941.
The market turnover was reported at 24 million rupees.