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Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 333.90/334.20 to the US dollar in the spot market, little changed from the prior day, while government bond yields fell across several maturities (notably 2029–2035 maturities showed declines).

Fitch says a rising share of emerging-market sector outlooks are 'deteriorating' as the US–Iran war disrupts oil supplies, explicitly flagging APAC banks in Sri Lanka and the Philippines as hit by the shock. Sovereigns may see spillovers to growth, inflation and bond yields.

Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 334.50/335.00 to the US dollar and domestic bond yields fell sharply, with the 15-Feb-2028 note quoted at 10.45/65% (down from 10.50/70%) amid active trading.

Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said the rupee’s 7% year-to-date fall, which hit a four-year low of 354 LKR on May 21, is mainly driven by speculation and false information. The Central Bank used $211.3m of reserves in May, hiked the OPR 100bp to 8.75% and shortened the exporters' dollar-conversion window to 30 days.

The U.S. and Iran signed an interim peace deal extending the ceasefire by 60 days, leaving Asian stocks largely steady while oil prices dipped (U.S. crude $75.83, Brent $78.41); investors also digested Fed officials' hawkish comments that lifted yields and shifted market sentiment.

Weekly Treasury Bill auction saw yields fall for the first time in five weeks — the 91-day yield fell 7bp to 10.02% and the auction raised the full Rs.70 billion offered. Secondary bond yields extended their rally, money market surplus was Rs.43.19bn, and USD/LKR closed near 333.5/334.25.

The government remains confident of achieving 5% GDP growth this year and is pursuing a medium-term 7% growth target, citing Q1 growth of 5.1%. Officials say capital expenditure programs will continue as planned and that higher interest rates should only temporarily dampen demand.

The Court of Appeal overturned an RTI Commission order requiring the Central Bank to disclose EPF government securities transaction details, ruling such disclosure would harm the EPF's competitive position and is exempt under the RTI Act. The court accepted CBSL's argument that the data could reveal bidding patterns and investment strategies.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75%, the highest level since 1995, citing rising global energy prices and growing inflationary pressure.

Richard Pieris Finance is promoting a Senior Citizen Fixed Deposit with a 25-month term offering a quoted monthly interest rate of 13% (annual equivalent 13.80%) to provide predictable monthly income, backed by its Fitch 'A(lka)' rating and Sri Lanka deposit insurance coverage.

Sri Lanka will stick to a 5% growth target despite the Central Bank's 100bp policy rate hike to 8.75% and falling consumption; Q1 GDP expanded 5.1%. The rate rise, 27% private credit growth and steep fuel price increases are cited as headwinds, while the IMF has cut its growth forecast to 3%.

Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 333.90/334.25 to the US dollar on Wednesday (from 333.00/334.50 the previous day) while government bond yields fell. The 15-Feb-2028 bond closed at 10.50/70% (down from 10.80/90%), with several other maturities also lower.

Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields for shorter tenors fell at Wednesday's auction and all 70 billion rupees offered were sold. The 3-month yield dropped 7 bps to 10.02% (51.62bn sold), the 6-month fell 11 bps to 10.16% (8.73bn sold) and the 12-month was flat at 10.16% (9.64bn sold).

Secondary government bond market rallied and yields dipped on selected tenors (e.g. 15.12.26 at 10.25%; 15.02.28 ~10.85%). A Treasury Bill auction will offer Rs.70bn (Rs.35bn 91-day, Rs.25bn 182-day, Rs.10bn 364-day); USD/LKR about 334.75/335.50 and call money ~9.21%.

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) will open subscriptions on 19 June for a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue aiming to raise up to Rs. 15 billion (initial Rs. 10bn, option to add Rs. 5bn). Three fixed-rate tenors offer annual coupons of 13.75% (5y), 13.85% (7y) and 13.95% (10y), paid annually.

Brent crude fell below $80, down more than one-third from recent peaks after reports the U.S. will waive sanctions on Iranian oil, easing inflation fears and pushing global bond yields lower ahead of Kevin Warsh's debut as U.S. Fed chair. Markets awaited Warsh's guidance on future rate moves.

Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 333.50/335.00 to the US dollar and bond yields fell sharply ahead of a 70 billion rupee treasury bill auction. Yields on several government bonds eased (e.g., 01.08.2030 at 11.22/25% from ~11.40/50%), while Brent crude prices declined.

Sri Lanka rupee closed at 335.00/335.25 to the US dollar on Tuesday, weaker than 333.00/334.50 the previous day; bond yields fell and a 70 billion rupee Treasury bill auction is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75%, the highest since 1995, citing broadening inflation from higher energy costs; it will pause bond tapering, continue ~¥2tn/month JGB purchases and signalled gradual further hikes while the yen and Nikkei reacted.

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) will list Rs15 billion of Basel III-compliant tier-2 debentures with coupons of 13.75%, 13.85% and 13.95%; Fitch rated the issue BBB+(lka) and subscription opens on June 19.

Secondary bond market rallied on peace-deal optimism and a reported budget surplus of Rs. 105 billion for Jan–Apr 2026, driving sharp declines in yields across the curve (2030 tenors around 11.30%–11.40%). The rupee strengthened to Rs. 333.00/334.50 and Brent crude fell, easing inflation and external pressures.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, as Asian stocks made modest gains while initial optimism over a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal cooled. Brent crude fell to $82.96 a barrel and gold rose, with mixed currency and equity moves across the region.

Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 333.00/334.00 to the US dollar while secondary market government bond yields fell further, with 2029–2033 maturities quoted around 11.10–11.77%. A 701 billion-rupee treasury bill auction is scheduled for Wednesday and the ASPI opened up 0.78% at 22,555.92.

Government posts a Rs. 105 billion budget surplus in Jan–Apr 2026 (vs a Rs. 261.6 b deficit a year earlier), driven by a 34.6% jump in revenue led by motor vehicle excise rising to Rs. 187.1 b from Rs. 53.2 b; primary surplus expanded and interest costs fell 4.6%.

CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe told Parliament the Sri Lankan rupee weakened 8% vs USD between end-2025 and 9 June 2026 and defended a flexible exchange rate under the FIT framework as a shock absorber, citing higher imports, lower tourist inflows, speculation and financial outflows.

Brent crude fell about 4.5% to below $83.4 per barrel after the US and Iran confirmed a deal to end the war, triggering global equity gains. Asia-Pacific indices and US futures rose as analysts said lower oil should ease inflation pressure ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.

Sri Lanka's rupee strengthened to 333.00/334.50 per US dollar from 335.50/336.00, and government bond yields fell sharply after news of a US‑Iran deal. Longer-dated yields eased notably — 15.12.2032 to 11.70/80% (from 12.25/40%) and 15.03.2035 to 12.05/25% (from 12.65/95%).

Sri Lanka's real GDP grew 5.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to Rs. 3,652,503 million (2015 prices). Growth was led by industry (+7.2%)—notably construction (+16.3%) and mining (+19.5%)—while services rose 3.4% (insurance, IT, financial services) and agriculture grew 1.1%.

Fitch affirmed Ostrum SRI Money Plus Fund’s International FCQR and MRSR at 'Af'/'S1', citing a portfolio WARF of 0.55, MRF of 0.31 and USD 19.6bn in assets at end-March 2026.