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
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
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
The selling rate of the US dollar has fallen below Rs. 300 for the first time since June 8, 2023, reaching Rs. 299.35 yesterday (October 2). In addition, the buying rate for the US dollar is currently set at Rs. 290.30.
Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened on Wednesday, closing at 296.40/80 against the US dollar, compared to 294.75/295.00 from the previous day. Meanwhile, bond yields saw a downward trend across various maturities. A bond maturing on 15th December 2026 closed at 10.35/55 percent, down from 10.70/85 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on 15th December 2027 closed at
Sri Lanka’s rupee continued to gain strength, trading at 294.60/75 to the US dollar on Wednesday, improving from the previous day’s 294.75/295.00. Bond yields saw a further dip as well, with notable declines in key maturities. A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 was quoted at 11.30/40 percent, down from the previous 11.45/60 percent. Similarly, the bond
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at a stronger rate of 304.20/50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, improving from 304.25/75 the previous day. In tandem, bond yields also experienced a decline for the second consecutive day following the elections. The indicative quote for a bond maturing on May 1, 2027, was recorded at 12.60/80 percent, down
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened steady at 298.90/299.00 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to market dealers. Bond yields saw a rise, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened with a 0.42 percent gain. Bond Market Performance: Stock Market Update: Sri Lanka’s financial markets remain volatile, with currency stability and bond yield fluctuations reflecting global
On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee appreciated, opening at 298.80/299.10 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a strengthening from its previous close of 299.20/60 on Friday. In the bond market, longer-tenor bonds saw a rise in yields. Notably, the bond maturing on 15th December 2026 was quoted at 11.00/05 percent, a