FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was traded at a weaker rate of 330.90/331.10 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight decline from the previous day’s rate of 330.90/331.05, according to market dealers.
Regarding bond yields, there was an overall stability observed. A bond set to mature on August 1, 2030, was priced at 11.20/30 percent, decreasing from the earlier rate of 11.25/30 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on October 15, 2030, was quoted at 11.25/30 percent, down from 11.25/35 percent. A bond due on February 1, 2031, remained unchanged at 11.30/40 percent. In contrast, a bond maturing on December 15, 2032, saw an increase to 11.80/85 percent, up from 11.75/85 percent. Additionally, a bond set to mature on October 15, 2034, was quoted at 11.95/12.10 percent, a slight rise from 11.95/12.05 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates were noted as follows: the dollar was at 326.50 for buying and 335.50 for selling; the euro was priced at 368.7071 for buying and 382.4879 for selling; while the pound stood at 431.6336 for buying and 445.7420 for selling.
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On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index increased by 0.13 percent, or 27.84 points, reaching a total of 21,161. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index rose by 0.10 percent, gaining 6.05 points to settle at 5,955.
Additionally, it was announced that Treasury bills totaling 80 billion rupees will be issued through an auction scheduled for September 30.
