On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee traded at a stronger rate of 302.15/25 to the US dollar, an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 303.00/14. This upward movement in the rupee comes as bond yields experienced significant declines, as noted by dealers in the market. Currently, there is a treasury bill auction taking place, with
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at a stronger rate of 304.20/50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, improving from 304.25/75 the previous day. In tandem, bond yields also experienced a decline for the second consecutive day following the elections. The indicative quote for a bond maturing on May 1, 2027, was recorded at 12.60/80 percent, down
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 strengthened on Monday, trading at 303.90/304.10 against the US dollar, an improvement from Friday’s 305.25/306.00, following the election of a new president, according to market dealers. Bond yields also declined, while stocks saw a dip at the opening. A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 13.58/13.63 percent, down from
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Friday at 305.00/75 to the US dollar, compared to 304.50/80 on Thursday, according to market dealers. Despite the weaker rupee, bond yields remained broadly steady, while the stock market saw an upward movement. A bond maturing on 15.02.2028 was quoted at 13.60/70 percent, slightly lower than the previous day’s
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Thursday at 304.25/50 against the US dollar, compared to Wednesday’s 303.75/85, according to market dealers. Bond yields saw an upward movement, while the stock market opened stronger. In the secondary bond market, a bond maturing on December 15, 2028, was quoted at 11.85/90 percent, up from 11.70/80 percent the
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 303.35/85 against the US dollar, a decline from Friday’s rate of 302.25/80, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields have increased, and stock markets showed gains. In the secondary market during the treasury bill auction, the following bond yields were noted: In equities, the Colombo All Share Price
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 300.70/95 against the US dollar on Friday, according to market dealers, while bond yields showed an upward trend. A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 13.55/65 percent, and another bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 13.70/75 percent. In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share
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
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 299.85/300.00 against the US dollar on Monday, showing improvement from its previous close of 300.00/20. Bond yields were relatively steady, while stock indices saw a modest rise. In the secondary bond market, yields were mixed. The yield on a bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted at 11.00/10 percent, slightly