Treasury Market

Banking System Liquidity Falls LKR 21 Billion to LKR 354 Billion

Banking system liquidity fell 5.7% to LKR 353.98 billion in one session, as LKR 80.9 billion in Treasury bills mature this week.

  • October 7, 2026
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Economic Indicators

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4% in Second Quarter

Sri Lanka's unemployment rate rose to 4% in Q2 2026, up 0.3 points on the quarter. Women's rate was 6.1%, more than double.

  • October 6, 2026
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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Stocks Retreat as Turnover Jumps, Yields Hold Steady

ASPI fell 0.81% to 20,644 as turnover topped LKR 3.1 billion. Treasury yields held steady and the rupee was flat at LKR 330.60.

  • October 6, 2026
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Fixed Income & Bonds

Medium-Term Government Bond Yields Climb Up to 40 Basis Points in a Week

Sri Lanka's medium-term government bond yields rose up to 40 bps over a week, led by the 6-year, before easing slightly on the.

  • October 1, 2026
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Economic Indicators

Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth Eases in Second Quarter

Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% in Q2 2026, down from 5.1% in Q1, according to Census and Statistics data, signaling a moderation in.

  • September 16, 2026
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Economic Indicators

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $6.9 Billion in August

Sri Lanka's official reserves grew 4.6% MoM to $6.9bn in August, CBSL data shows, as the rupee held steady near LKR 328.75/USD.

  • September 11, 2026
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Treasury Market

Banking System Liquidity Improves as Excess Reserves Climb

Excess liquidity in Sri Lanka's banking system rises to LKR 362.14Bn even as government bond yields climb on selling pressure.

  • September 8, 2026
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Stock Market

Banking Counters Anchor a Quiet Trading Day on the Colombo Bourse

Banking, Insurance and F&B counters drive over half of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as overall trading stays below monthly average.

  • September 8, 2026
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Fixed Income & Bonds

Government Bond Yields Climb Across Mid-to-Long Tenors as Selling Pressure Persists

Government bond yields climb up to 30bps on 4-8 year tenors as short-term bill rates decline, signaling a shifting Sri Lanka yield curve.

  • September 8, 2026
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