Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Stable at 303.60/65; Bond Yields Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee held steady at 303.60/65 to the US dollar on Thursday, according to dealers. The currency was nearly unchanged from Wednesday’s close of 303.55/65. Bond yields remained broadly stable following the central bank’s policy rate cut, while stocks saw a slight increase. In the secondary bond market, yields showed minimal movement. A bond

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Markets

Sri Lanka Rupee Closes Weaker at 301.90/302.40 to US Dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed marginally weaker at 301.90/302.40 to the US dollar on Monday, compared to 301.70/302.00 on Friday, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields continued to decline. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 10.80/90 percent, down from 10.90/11.00 percent.A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 closed at 11.70/80 percent, down from 11.75/80 percent.A bond maturing

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Stock Market

Sri Lanka Rupee Strengthens, Bonds and Stocks Rise

Sri Lanka’s rupee started stronger against the US dollar at 300.60/90 on Monday, marking a positive opening in the financial markets. Bond yields saw a decrease, while equities showed gains in early trading. On Friday, the rupee closed at 301.70/302.00 against the greenback. In the secondary market, bond yields were observed to be lower: In

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