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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Currency Exchange

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 303.00/50 Against US Dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 303.00/50 to the US dollar on Wednesday, compared to 303.10/30 on Tuesday. Bond yields remained steady, with specific bonds quoted as follows: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index rose by 3.56 points to 12,121, and the S&P SL20 index increased by 0.17 percent or 6.02 points to 3,580.

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Markets

Sri Lanka Rupee Weakens, Stocks Rise; Bond Yields Dip

Sri Lanka’s rupee started weaker against the US dollar, opening at 305.40/60 on Thursday, with bond yields experiencing a decline and stocks initiating 0.17% higher, according to dealers. On Wednesday, the rupee closed at 305.35/55 against the greenback. In the equity market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index began 21.13 points higher at 12,282, while the

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