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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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Market Snapshot: Stocks Steady as Government Bond Yields Climb Higher

ASPI closes nearly flat as Colombo bond yields climb and banking liquidity improves. Full Sri Lanka market snapshot with key numbers.

  • September 8, 2026
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Inflation

Inflation Accelerates to 8.0% in August

Sri Lanka's CCPI inflation accelerated to 8.0% YoY in August from 7.3% in July, driven by a statistical base effect in food prices.

  • September 2, 2026
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Currency Watch

Rupee Firms Slightly Against the Dollar

The LKR appreciates slightly to 330.17 against the USD as Treasury yields ease and banking system liquidity tightens.

  • August 24, 2026
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Currency Watch

Rupee Extends Gains Against the Dollar Amid Rising Banking System Liquidity

The LKR firms against the US dollar as banking system liquidity rises, coinciding with a broader decline in government security yields.

  • August 18, 2026
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Treasury Market

T-Bill Rates Fall Across All Maturities at Latest Auction

Treasury bill yields decline 18-33bps across all three tenors at Sri Lanka's latest auction, extending a broader drop in government rates.

  • August 18, 2026
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