Sri Lanka Rupee Gains Slightly; Bond Yields Edge Higher 📈

• Foreign Exchange Market: The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened to close at 328.45/60 against the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, compared to 328.60/80 on Wednesday. • Treasury Bond Market: Yields moved higher across select maturities: • 15.09.2027: Closed at 9.75/95% (up from 9.60/90%) • 01.07.2028: Closed flat at 10.10/20% • 15.12.2029: Closed at 10.50/60% (up from 10.45/55%) • 01.08.2030: Closed at 10.70/75% (up from 10.65/75%) • 01.02.2031: Closed at 10.80/85% (up from 10.75/85%) • 15.12.2032: Closed flat at 11.20/35% • 01.11.2033: Closed at 11.65/75% (up from 11.70/75%) • 15.10.2034: Closed at 11.83/90% (up from 11.80/87%) • Market Context: Rates reflect ongoing adjustments in domestic liquidity and interest rate expectations affecting overall borrowing costs across key banking & financial services sectors.