On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened weaker at 296.60/297.20 to the US dollar, compared to 296.40/80 the previous day, according to dealers. Bond yields also saw an uptick.
A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.35/50 percent, up from 11.15/30 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on 15th February 2028 was quoted at 11.50/55 percent, rising from 11.35/45 percent. A bond maturing on 15th June 2029 was quoted at 11.90/12.10 percent, up from 11.80/85 percent.
In the stock market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) opened 0.07 percent higher, gaining 8.70 points to reach 11,942. The S&P SL20 index, which tracks more liquid stocks, also opened 0.08 percent higher, adding 2.72 points to reach 3,512.
The market turnover was recorded at 74 million rupees.