Bond Yields

Sri Lanka Rupee Opens Weaker Against Dollar; Bond Yields Steady

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

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Bond Yields

Sri Lanka Rupee Steady at 293.40/50; Bond Yields Remain Stable

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

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Currency Exchange

US Dollar Falls Below Rs. 300 for the First Time

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.

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Bond Yields

Sri Lanka Rupee Opens Flat; Bond Yields and Stocks Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 299.50/70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained largely steady, while stocks experienced a slight increase. The rupee had closed at 299.50/80 to the dollar on Monday. In the secondary bond market, yields saw some changes: a bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted at

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