Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Falls to 296.60 Against US Dollar; Bond Yields Increase

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

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Currency Exchange

US Dollar Falls Below Rs. 300 for the First Time

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.

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 299.80/300.00 Against US Dollar, Bond Yields Slightly Up

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

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 300.75/301.00 Against USD, Bond Yields Rise

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

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Bond Yields

Sri Lanka Rupee Opens Weaker at 299.10/40 Against US Dollar; Bond Yields Rise

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 299.10/40 against the US dollar on Monday, according to market dealers. Bond yields showed an upward trend, while stock markets saw a modest rise of 0.06 percent. The rupee had closed at 299.10/30 against the greenback last Friday. In the secondary bond market: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Weaker at 299.10/30 Against US Dollar, Bond Yields Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Tuesday, trading at 299.10/30 to the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a slight depreciation from the previous day’s closing rate of 298.80/299.00. Bond yields remained largely steady in the secondary market. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 11.00/15 percent, slightly down from

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 298.80/299.10 Against USD; Bond Yields Rise, Stock Market Dips

On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee appreciated, opening at 298.80/299.10 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a strengthening from its previous close of 299.20/60 on Friday. In the bond market, longer-tenor bonds saw a rise in yields. Notably, the bond maturing on 15th December 2026 was quoted at 11.00/05 percent, a

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Slightly Weaker, Bond Yields Edge Up

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker on Wednesday, trading at 300.30/80 against the US dollar, compared to 300.00/30 the previous day, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields saw a marginal increase. The bond market remained quiet, with active quotes yet to commence. A bond maturing on 1st July 2028 was quoted at 12.60/70%, up

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