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 on Monday, trading at 291.55/75 to the US dollar compared to 292.15/18 on Thursday, according to market dealers. However, bond trading saw a notable decline. Bond Market Update Equities Market Update In equities, the Colombo All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 1.73 percent, gaining 227.88 points to reach 13,426.68.
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Tuesday, trading at 299.10/30 to the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a slight depreciation from the previous day’s closing rate of 298.80/299.00. Bond yields remained largely steady in the secondary market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 11.00/15 percent, slightly down from
The Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) opened stronger today, trading at 307.50/90 levels compared to yesterday’s close of 307.90/95. However, it subsequently weakened slightly to reach 307.90/308.10, with official purchases playing a role in the movement. Analysts attribute the rupee’s stability to the Central Bank’s largely deflationary policy, characterized by slow private credit growth and improved