The Colombo stock market soared to an all-time high yesterday, fueled by robust turnover and positive sentiment towards President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbed over 170 points to close at 13,511.73, surpassing the previous record set on 19 January 2022. Daily turnover reached an impressive Rs. 5.2 billion. According
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger on Tuesday, trading at 290.60/65 to the US dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 290.65/70, according to market dealers. In the bond market, yields were mostly steady with slight movements observed: Meanwhile, the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded modest gains. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.19 percent
The Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger on Tuesday, trading at 291.00/15 to the US dollar, compared to 291.25/35 on Monday, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed a downward trend. Bond Market Update Stock Market Performance In the equities market, indices opened positively: Market turnover was recorded at 23 million rupees, reflecting moderate trading
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated to 292.25/35 against the US dollar on Wednesday, strengthening from 292.45/55 the previous day, according to market sources. Concurrently, government bond yields continued their downward trend. Key bond yield updates include: Additionally, a treasury bill auction worth 147,500 million rupees was ongoing. On the equity side, the Colombo All Share Price
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a surge in activity yesterday, revving up ahead of tomorrow’s Parliamentary Election, with the benchmark ASPI briefly touching the 13,000-point mark and turnover crossing Rs. 4 billion. By midday, the ASPI surpassed 13,000 points, but closed the day at 12,988 points, up 0.9%. The active S&P SL20 also gained
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable at 292.55/75 to the US dollar on Tuesday, according to dealers, while bond yields saw a decline. A bond maturing on 01.05.2027 was quoted at 11.12/18 percent, while a bond maturing on 01.05.2028 was quoted at 11.58/60 percent. The bond maturing on 15.06.2029 was quoted at 11.95/12.00 percent. An auction
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened nearly flat at 292.75/90 to the US dollar, remaining close to Wednesday’s 292.80/90 levels, according to market dealers. Bond yields held steady as well, with key bonds maintaining consistent rates: In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index opened slightly down by 0.01 percent, or 1.62 points, at
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.50/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to market dealers, indicating a steady exchange rate amid limited volatility. Government bond yields saw minor fluctuations. The bond maturing on January 15, 2027, was quoted at 10.79/83 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, recorded yields of 11.70/75
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,
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger at 292.90/293.10 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20, according to market dealers. Bond yields also saw a rise, signaling potential shifts in the financial market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, was quoted at 11.30/40 percent, up from the previous