Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated, closing stronger at 303.25/40 to the US dollar on Thursday, compared to 303.55/65 on Wednesday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained steady during this period. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, held stable at 10.30/45 percent. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, remained steady at 11.60/70 percent. A bond
Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from workers’ remittances and tourism have exceeded USD 4.5 billion by mid-2024. Workers’ remittances reached USD 2,822.6 million from January to June 2024, marking an 11.4% year-on-year increase. June alone saw remittances of USD 964.2 million. Tourism revenue hit USD 1,556.6 million, reflecting a 77.9% increase compared to the same
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened to 303.15/30 against the US dollar on Monday, according to dealers. The currency had closed at 303.55/65 on Friday. Bond yields remained largely steady, while equities saw a slight decline of 0.02 percent. In the secondary bond market, the yield for the bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained relatively stable against the US dollar on Tuesday, opening at 300.50/90, a slight change from the previous day’s 300.50/70. Bond yields also showed little movement. There were some minor fluctuations in specific bonds, with some maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028 experiencing slight increases, while a 2030 bond held steady. However,
