On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee traded stronger at 290.85/95 to the US dollar, compared to 291.00/15 on Tuesday, according to dealers. In the bond market, yields saw a decline, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The ongoing auction of Rs. 145,000 million treasury bills was a key development, with bond prices recovering across the curve: In the
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 291.05/20 against the US dollar on Tuesday, improving from the previous day’s rate of 291.35/45. Meanwhile, bond yields saw an uptick across various maturities. In the stock market, the All Share Price Index opened higher but dropped 0.74 percent, or 98.20 points, to close at 13,132. The S&P SL20
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
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
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Monday, trading at 292.60/70 to the US dollar, compared to 292.50/65 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields showed a mixed trend, with some yields decreasing while others remained stable. The yield on a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.45/55 percent, slightly up from 10.40/55
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 292.68/75 to the US dollar on Friday, reflecting a slight dip from 292.55/65 on Thursday. Meanwhile, bond yields showed a significant decrease across the board, with notable drops in the yields for bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028. For instance, a bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted at
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
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 293.00/15 against the US dollar, according to dealers, while bond yields remained steady across various maturities. For bonds maturing on December 15, 2026, yields were quoted at 10.55/75 percent, down from 10.65/85 percent. Bonds maturing on December 15, 2027, held steady at 11.45/55 percent. Meanwhile, bonds maturing
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 292.80/85 against the US dollar, reflecting an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20. Dealers noted that bond yields remained steady during this period. Specifically, a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.65/85%, slightly up from Wednesday’s closing of 10.60/80%. Meanwhile, a bond
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