### 📈 Secondary Bond Yields Edge Up Amid Global Oil Pressure

The secondary bond market saw yields rise yesterday, driven by bearish sentiment following a rebound in global oil prices. While participation remained subdued, several block transactions maintained healthy trading volumes. • Bond Market Highlights Yields across key maturities trended upward as Brent crude climbed back above US$ 104 per barrel. 2028 Maturities: Traded between 9.55% and 9.70%. 2029 Maturities: Saw rates ranging from 9.78% to 10.00%. Long-term (2032-2033): Yields reached between 10.68% and 11.00%. Total Transacted Volume (25 March): Rs. 37.60 Bn. • Liquidity & Money Market The market maintained a net liquidity surplus of Rs. 247.29 Bn. The Central Bank drained Rs. 100 Bn via overnight repo at a 7.61% weighted average. Overnight call money and repo rates stood at 7.60% and 7.64% respectively. • Forex Market The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) weakened slightly against the US Dollar. Spot USD/LKR: Closed at Rs. 314.30/314.70 (vs. previous Rs. 313.80/314.50). Daily Traded Volume: US$ 39.60 Mn. _Data based on provisional market reports from Wealth Trust Securities and CBSL._