Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.50/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to market dealers, indicating a steady exchange rate amid limited volatility. Government bond yields saw minor fluctuations. The bond maturing on January 15, 2027, was quoted at 10.79/83 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, recorded yields of 11.70/75
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable, closing at 293.00/20 to the US dollar on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day’s rate of 293.15/20, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields saw a decline.
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated on Tuesday, closing at 293.15/20 against the US dollar, up from the previous day’s rate of 293.45/55, according to market dealers. This marks a continued strengthening trend for the local currency. Meanwhile, bond yields showed a slight increase ahead of significant Treasury bill and bond auctions scheduled for this week. A
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened further on Monday, closing at 293.45/55 to the US dollar, compared to 294.00/50 the previous day, according to market dealers. Bond yields remained largely stable.
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
Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds took a significant hit following the victory of leftist candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the presidential election, raising concerns about the country’s $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout and ongoing debt restructuring deals. Bonds maturing in March 2029 saw a sharp decline of 3.1 cents, their biggest drop in nearly
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Monday, trading at 299.75/300.50 against the US dollar, according to currency dealers. This follows the rupee’s close at 299.70/300.00 against the greenback on Friday. In the bond market, yields dipped, with a bond maturing on 01.07.2028 quoted at 12.45/55 percent, down from 12.45/60 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 298.90/299.10 against the US dollar, slightly stronger than Friday’s close of 299.00/10. Bond yields remained steady, with minimal activity ahead of the upcoming treasury bill auction on August 21. A bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted stable at 12.90/13.00 percent, while a bond maturing on May
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday at 298.50/60 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s close of 298.95/299.05, according to dealers. Bond yields showed a slight decrease, while the stock market saw a positive opening. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields were mixed: In the equities market, Colombo’s All Share Price
On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 298.95/299.05 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s 299.15/25, according to dealers. Concurrently, bond yields experienced a slight decline. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, closed at 11.05/20 percent, down from 11.05/30 percent. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, closed at 12.05/20 percent,