Rupee Strengthens Spot-On, Bond Yields Mixed & Stocks Gain 📈

• Exchange Rate: The Sri Lankan rupee appreciated to 328.25/35 per US dollar in the spot market, up from 328.30/60. Telegraphic transfer rates stood at 324.00 buying / 333.00 selling for the US dollar, 373.01 buying / 386.79 selling for the euro, and 435.83 buying / 449.93 selling for the British pound. • Bond Market: Treasury bond yields showed mixed movement across maturities: - 15.12.2029: 10.35/40% (down from 10.30/38%) - 01.08.2030: 10.55/60% (up from 10.48/50%) - 15.10.2030: 10.55/65% (up from 10.52/58%) - 15.10.2032: Quoted at 11.00/10% - 15.01.2033: 11.10/25% (up from 11.10/20%) - 15.10.2034: 11.62/70% (up from 11.62/65%) - 15.08.2036: 11.80/85% (up from 11.78/85%) • Equity Market: The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a positive note. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.30% (+63.50 points) to 21,389, while the S&P SL20 rose 0.30% (+17.77 points) to 6,001.