Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened slightly on Thursday, closing at 292.85/293.00 to the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20, according to dealers. Bond yields remained steady ahead of the upcoming Treasury Bond auction scheduled for Friday, where the central bank plans to issue 95 billion rupees worth of bonds. A bond maturing
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 293.40/50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, maintaining a flat position from the previous day’s close of 293.45/55, according to dealers. Bond yields also showed little change during the session. For bonds, a bond maturing on 15.12.2027 was quoted at 11.45/60 percent, slightly down from 11.50/60 percent. Meanwhile, a bond
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated against the US dollar, trading at 293.70/90 on Friday, compared to 294.00/50 the previous day, while bond yields remained stable, according to dealers. The rupee has shown a consistent upward trend in recent days, coinciding with a reduction in the central bank’s bill stock. As the exchange rate strengthens, importers are
On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee traded at a stronger rate of 302.15/25 to the US dollar, an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 303.00/14. This upward movement in the rupee comes as bond yields experienced significant declines, as noted by dealers in the market. Currently, there is a treasury bill auction taking place, with
Sri Lanka is expecting a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in two weeks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced at a campaign rally in Homagama on Wednesday. “In two weeks when the IMF team comes, we must either confirm that we will implement the agreement and receive the next installment, or inform them of any
1 Pound Sterling = 392.97 Sri Lankan Rupees1 United States Dollar = 303.95 Sri Lankan Rupees1 Singapore Dollar = 226.10 Sri Lankan Rupees1 Australian Dollar = 201.75 Sri Lankan Rupees1 New Zealand Dollar = 181.44 Sri Lankan Rupees1 Qatari Riyal = 83.33 Sri Lankan Rupees1 Saudi Riyal = 81.03 Sri Lankan Rupees1 Chinese Yuan =
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed marginally weaker at 301.90/302.40 to the US dollar on Monday, compared to 301.70/302.00 on Friday, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields continued to decline. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 10.80/90 percent, down from 10.90/11.00 percent.A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 closed at 11.70/80 percent, down from 11.75/80 percent.A bond maturing