Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at 293.70/75 compared to 293.60/70 the previous day, according to dealers. Bond yields, however, remained largely stable.
A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.60/80 percent, a minor increase from 10.55/75 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on December 15, 2027, held steady at 11.45/50 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2028, saw a slight rise, quoted at 11.70/75 percent from 11.65/75 percent. Conversely, a bond maturing on September 15, 2029, edged down slightly to 11.95/12.05 percent from the previous day’s 11.95/12.10 percent.
In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.26 percent, or 33.25 points, reaching 12,643. The S&P SL20 index, which tracks more liquid stocks, rose by 0.59 percent, or 22.40 points, to 3,813. Market turnover was recorded at 248 million rupees.