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.