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.
Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened on Wednesday, closing at 296.40/80 against the US dollar, compared to 294.75/295.00 from the previous day. Meanwhile, bond yields saw a downward trend across various maturities. A bond maturing on 15th December 2026 closed at 10.35/55 percent, down from 10.70/85 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on 15th December 2027 closed at
The Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger at 295.80/296.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, showing a slight appreciation from Monday’s close of 296.10/60. Meanwhile, bond yields remained steady, with slight fluctuations across various maturities. A bond maturing on 15.12.2027 was quoted at 11.60/80 percent, up marginally from 11.60/75 percent. The bond maturing on 15.02.2028 saw
On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee traded at a stronger rate of 302.15/25 to the US dollar, an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 303.00/14. This upward movement in the rupee comes as bond yields experienced significant declines, as noted by dealers in the market. Currently, there is a treasury bill auction taking place, with
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened on Monday, closing at 304.25/75 against the US dollar, recovering from its previous close of 305.25/306.00 on Friday, according to market dealers. Bond yields also saw a positive rally. A bond maturing on May 1, 2027, ended at 12.70/90 percent, a drop from the previous 12.90/13.10 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened on Monday, trading at 303.90/304.10 against the US dollar, an improvement from Friday’s 305.25/306.00, following the election of a new president, according to market dealers. Bond yields also declined, while stocks saw a dip at the opening. A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 13.58/13.63 percent, down from
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 303.35/85 against the US dollar, a decline from Friday’s rate of 302.25/80, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields have increased, and stock markets showed gains. In the secondary market during the treasury bill auction, the following bond yields were noted: In equities, the Colombo All Share Price
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger on Friday, trading at 298.70/80 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. The rupee had closed at 298.80/90 on Thursday. Bond yields also saw an uptick, and stocks opened with a slight rise of 0.09 percent. In the secondary bond market: In the stock market, the Colombo All Share
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened steady at 298.90/299.00 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to market dealers. Bond yields saw a rise, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened with a 0.42 percent gain. Bond Market Performance: Stock Market Update: Sri Lanka’s financial markets remain volatile, with currency stability and bond yield fluctuations reflecting global
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