Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 304.90/305.20 to the US dollar on Friday, down from 304.60/80 on Thursday. Bond yields remained broadly steady, with a slight increase in equities.
Bond Yields:
- Maturing on 15.12.2026: 10.75/85% (up from 10.70/85%)
- Maturing on 15.02.2028: 11.80/85%
- Maturing on 15.09.2029: 11.95/12.05%
Equities:
- Colombo’s All Share Price Index: +33.16 points, opening at 11,959
- S&P SL20 of more liquid stocks: +0.60%, or 21.05 points, opening at 3,526
Market turnover was 30 million rupees.