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The Public Debt Management Office raised the full Rs.80 billion at the T‑Bill auction; 182-day yield fell to 9.24% and 364-day to 9.77% while the 91-day rose to 9.03%. The rupee marginally appreciated to Rs.328.50/328.70 and net money-market liquidity surplus was Rs.158.14 billion.
Colombo's ASPI fell 0.35% (76.23 pts) to 21,466 as Middle East tensions and rising global oil prices weighed on sentiment; the S&P SL20 slid 0.34% to 6,033.87. Market turnover was about Rs. 972m on 43m+ shares, with foreign investors net sellers of Rs. 71.3m; capital goods led turnover while diversified financials and banking were also active.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.60/70 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday (from 328.60/80 the previous day) while government bond yields were steady to lower (e.g. 15.03.2028 at 10.05/15% and 15.12.2032 at 11.25/35%). The dollar TT rate was 324.15/333.15.
Asian stocks slid as Brent crude held above $100 at $101.4/bbl and US 10-year Treasury yields hovered near a 2023 peak at about 4.84%, denting investor sentiment ahead of US inflation data and a series of central bank meetings.
Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields fell at the 6-month (down 3 bp to 9.24%) and 12-month (down 4 bp to 9.77%) maturities while the 3-month rose 7 bp to 9.03% at Wednesday's auction; all Rs80 billion offered were sold.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.60/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, marginally firmer than the prior day's 328.70/329.00; selected government bond yields fell on several tenors (e.g. 15.09.2027 at 9.60/90%, 01.08.2030 at 10.65/75%).
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.75/85 to the US dollar while bond yields edged up on the 2032/34 tenors and the rest of the curve remained steady. An 80,000 million-rupee Treasury bill auction was ongoing.
Government bond yields rose for a second session, notably across the 2032-2033 tenors, while activity and volumes remained muted; a Rs.80bn T‑Bill auction is scheduled today and a Rs.150bn T‑Bond auction was announced for 11 September. The rupee marginally depreciated to about Rs.328.70/329.00.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed weaker at 328.70/329.00 to the US dollar, down from 328.25/30 the previous day; government bond yields were broadly steady, with some longer-dated maturities marginally higher.
Secondary government bond yields extended their uptrend across maturities (e.g. 15.10.29 at 10.45%; longer-dated issues up to ~11.90%). Money-market net liquidity surplus was Rs.93.64bn with the CB absorbing Rs.32.50bn via repo auctions; USD/LKR closed around 328.25/328.35.
Asian stocks wavered as the yen surged and Iranian threats pushed oil higher, with Brent crude at $97.04 a barrel and risk sentiment dented. The U.S. 10-year yield was 4.788% and traders priced about a 60% chance of a 25bp Fed hike at the Sept. 16 meeting.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.30/40 to the US dollar on Tuesday, slightly weaker than 328.25/30 the prior day, while government bond yields were broadly steady across maturities (about 10.00%-11.93%). Telegraphic transfer rates and the Colombo All Share Index (up 0.16%) were reported; an 80,000 million rupee T-bill auction is scheduled for Wednesday.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.25/30 to the US dollar on Monday, while government bond yields rose. Shorter paper (15.09.2027) was around 9.55-9.75% and the 15.08.2036 issue closed near 11.85-11.95%.
Money market liquidity jumped to Rs. 355.30 billion, the highest in 24 weeks. Call money and repo rates averaged 8.86% and 8.92%, secondary government bond yields closed higher amid profit-taking and external headwinds, the PDMO raised the full Rs. 80 billion at the T-bill auction, and the rupee marginally depreciated to Rs. 328.22/328.30.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.20/40 to the US dollar in the spot market while local government bond yields were largely steady (e.g. 15.02.2028 at ~9.95-10.10%). The telegraphic transfer dollar rate was 323.80/332.80 (buy/sell) and the ASPI rose 0.28% to 21,681, with the S&P SL20 up 0.39% to 6,082.
Cargills Bank launched the 'Junior Kotipathi' investment savings account for children (newborn-17), offering a 9.5% p.a. interest rate, guaranteed maturity value and customizable tenures; plans target Rs.1m-Rs.10m at maturity with monthly commitments from Rs.1,749 for a Rs.1m plan.
Sri Lanka's rupee traded at 328.20/30 to the US dollar on Friday, firmer than 328.45/60 the previous day, while government bond yields edged higher (e.g. 15.10.2030 at ~10.73-10.78%). The All Share Price Index rose 0.32% to 21,462.
Secondary bond yields edged higher with selling in 2030-2032 tenors (e.g. 15.03.28 at 10.00%, 15.12.29 at 10.35%; some 2030-31 papers peaked ~10.75-10.80%). Net liquidity surplus was Rs.115.09bn and USD/LKR closed around Rs.328.35/328.50.
The Colombo ASPI rose 0.33% (69.47 pts) to 21,395.11 as investor sentiment improved after weekly T‑Bill yields fell; turnover was over Rs.2.4bn and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.68.3mn. Top positive contributors included CINS, HAYC, RCL, DIPD and AEL, while JKH, BIL, BREW, HNB and CARS weighed on the index.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.45/60 to the US dollar on Thursday, slightly weaker than 328.30/60 the previous day. Government bond yields were mixed-to-higher, with several longer-dated maturities rising (into the 11.65-11.90% area for 2034-2036 papers).
Sri Lanka sold Rs8,000 million of on-tap Treasury bills at average yields of 8.96% (3-month), 9.27% (6-month) and 9.81% (12-month), taking this week's total T-bill sales to Rs88 billion. Total market subscription for the tap offering was Rs23,833 million.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market, slightly stronger than 328.30/60 the previous day; bond yields were broadly steady with key maturities quoted between about 10.35% and 11.80%, and the All Share Price Index rose 0.30% to 21,389.
Treasury Bill weighted-average yields fell for an eighth consecutive week at the auction, 91-day 8.96%, 182-day 9.27%, 364-day 9.81%, as the PDMO fully raised the Rs.80 billion on offer with bids 2.54x. Secondary government bond yields were volatile amid profit-taking and higher oil prices.
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosted a webinar on the global and Sri Lanka economic outlook for 2H 2026, noting unexpected resilience but warning of geopolitical risks, stretched market valuations and potential energy-market spillovers. The panel assessed implications for inflation, currencies and energy markets and discussed Sri Lanka's policy path beyond its IMF EFF, including the possible role of a Stand-By Arrangement.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.30/60 to the US dollar, slightly weaker than 328.00/10 the previous day, while government bond yields closed mostly higher across maturities (e.g. 15.12.2029 at ~10.30-10.38%, 15.08.2036 up to ~11.78-11.85%).
Sri Lanka sold all Rs80bn of Treasury bills at Wednesday's auction while yields fell across maturities: 3-month 9.96% (-10bps), 6-month 9.27% (-17bps), 12-month 9.81% (-8bps).
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosted a 'A Test of Resilience' webinar on the H2-2026 global and Sri Lanka economic outlook, highlighting risks like geopolitical uncertainty, stretched market valuations and energy-market spillovers. Speakers reviewed inflation, currency and energy outlooks and Sri Lanka's policy path beyond the IMF EFF due to end in 2027.
Asian stocks tumbled as renewed US-Iran fighting pushed Brent crude to $95.91/bbl and triggered a global bond selloff, lifting the US 10-year yield to an intraday high of 4.8122% and MSCI Asia‑Pacific ex‑Japan down 1.5%. Traders price a higher chance of Fed tightening while RBNZ hiked rates 25bp to 2.75%.
Secondary government bond yields fell across key tenors while buying interest remained strong; a Treasury Bill auction today will offer Rs.80 billion (Rs.35bn 91-day, Rs.25bn 182-day, Rs.20bn 364-day). Money-market liquidity stayed in a Rs.138.76bn surplus and the Central Bank conducted repos to absorb liquidity.