Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 292.68/75 to the US dollar on Friday, reflecting a slight dip from 292.55/65 on Thursday. Meanwhile, bond yields showed a significant decrease across the board, with notable drops in the yields for bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028. For instance, a bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted at
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated against the US dollar, trading at 293.70/90 on Friday, compared to 294.00/50 the previous day, while bond yields remained stable, according to dealers. The rupee has shown a consistent upward trend in recent days, coinciding with a reduction in the central bank’s bill stock. As the exchange rate strengthens, importers are
Investor sentiment experienced a brief pause following the significant buying momentum observed in recent days, suggesting a period of stabilization ahead of the upcoming Treasury bill auction. In the secondary market, three-month and six-month T-bills were traded at 10.00% and 10.25%, respectively, with limited activity. The T-bill maturing on December 15, 2026, traded at 10.75%.
On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger, trading at 299.80/300.00 against the US dollar, up from 299.90/300.10 the previous day. Dealers noted that bond yields showed a slight increase. A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.75/85 percent, up from 11.65/90 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on 15th February 2028 saw
On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee traded relatively flat at 300.30/60 against the US dollar, slightly changed from 300.30/80 the previous day, while bond yields showed a notable decline, according to market dealers. A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.65/75 percent, while a bond maturing on 15th February 2028 dropped to
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened steady at 298.90/299.00 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to market dealers. Bond yields saw a rise, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened with a 0.42 percent gain. Bond Market Performance: Stock Market Update: Sri Lanka’s financial markets remain volatile, with currency stability and bond yield fluctuations reflecting global
The Sri Lankan rupee opened marginally higher on Wednesday, trading at 299.05/20 against the US dollar, following a previous close of 299.10/25 on Tuesday, according to market dealers. Treasury bond yields showed little movement in the secondary market. The yield on a bond maturing on 15th December 2026 was quoted at 11.05/25 percent, slightly down
On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger at 301.90/302.10 to the US dollar, according to dealers. This improvement follows Friday’s closing rate of 302.20/302.30. In the bond market, yields have edged up slightly. The yield on a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.65/10.75 percent, up from 10.45/10.60 percent. Similarly, the
As of July 31, 2024, the price of 22 carat gold in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 188,700 for 8 grams (1 pawn). The cost for 1 gram of 22 carat gold is Rs. 23,590. For 24 carat gold, the rate for 8 grams is Rs. 205,850, while 1 gram is priced at Rs. 25,730.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ended Monday’s trading session on a down note, according to data from the exchange’s website. The All Share Index fell by 1.60 percent, or 187.25 points, closing at 11,539, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index decreased by 2.11 percent, or 72.32 points, finishing at 3,356. Turnover was recorded at 678