The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.60/65 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, a slight change from the previous day’s 309.65/70, as the currency has depreciated in recent weeks, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed signs of consolidation.
A bond maturing on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.60/65 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2029, saw a slight decrease, quoted at 9.63/68 percent from the previous 9.65/68 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.72/74 percent, down from 9.70/75 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, remained steady at 9.95/10.05 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.30/45 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, experienced a minor decrease, quoted at 10.68/72 percent from 10.70/75 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 11.04/07 percent, slightly down from 11.05/10 percent.
The telegraphic transfer rates were as follows: the US dollar was 306.2500 for buying and 313.2500 for selling; the British pound was 410.9965 for buying and 422.3147 for selling; and the euro was 356.9185 for buying and 368.3067 for selling.
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On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.23 percent, gaining 54.49 points to reach 23,678, while the S&P SL20 rose by 0.46 percent, or 30.12 points, to 6,574.
An auction for 125,000 million rupees in Treasury was underway.
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