As of 28th October 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen slight adjustments. The price for 22 Carat gold is currently Rs. 208,200 per 8 grams (1 Pawn), while a single gram of 22 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 26,030. For 24 Carat gold, 8 grams costs Rs. 227,100, with each gram priced
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger on Monday, trading at 293.50/55 against the US dollar, up from 293.60/70 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained stable, with the 15.12.2027 bond quoted at 11.50/60 percent, unchanged from Friday. Meanwhile, the yield on the bond maturing 15.03.2028 dropped slightly to 11.70/75 percent, down from 11.75/85 percent.
Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable, trading at 293.23/29 against the US dollar on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day’s rate of 293.23/27, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, government bond yields experienced a slight decline. A bond maturing on 15th December 2027 was quoted at 11.35/45%, down from 11.40/55%. Similarly, a bond maturing on 15th March
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger at 292.90/293.10 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20, according to market dealers. Bond yields also saw a rise, signaling potential shifts in the financial market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, was quoted at 11.30/40 percent, up from the previous
On Tuesday, the Sri Lankan rupee traded slightly stronger at 293.30/50 against the US dollar, compared to 293.50/80 from the previous day. Bond yields also saw an upward movement, according to market dealers. An auction for 97 billion rupees worth of Treasury bills was ongoing, reflecting active government borrowing. Key bond yield updates include: In
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.05/15 to the US dollar on Thursday, unchanged from the previous day’s rate of 293.00/20, while bond yields remained steady, according to dealers. A bond maturing on December 15, 2027, was quoted at 11.45/50 percent, slightly up from 11.40/55 percent the previous day. Similarly, a bond maturing on February
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
The selling rate of the US dollar has fallen below Rs. 300 for the first time since June 8, 2023, reaching Rs. 299.35 yesterday (October 2). In addition, the buying rate for the US dollar is currently set at Rs. 290.30.
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
The Sri Lankan rupee opened slightly stronger at 300.75/301.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, following Monday’s close of 301.50/302.00. Bond yields also saw a significant rise, according to market dealers, while stocks showed a modest increase of 0.13 percent in early trading. In secondary market bond trading, activity was subdued ahead of a bond