Sri Lanka Rupee Gains to 330.90 Spot as Bond Yields and Equities Rise 📈

• Foreign Exchange & Money Market: The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) appreciated to 330.90/331.25 against the US dollar in the spot market, improving from 331.50/90. Commercial bank telegraphic transfer rates stood at: - US Dollar: Rs. 327.20 buying | Rs. 336.20 selling - Euro: Rs. 373.17 buying | Rs. 386.95 selling - British Pound: Rs. 436.03 buying | Rs. 450.14 selling • Government Securities Market: Bond yields extended recovery driven by active buying interest: - 15.09.2029: 10.85/90% (down from 10.90/11.00%) - 01.08.2030: 11.20/25% (down from 11.30/40%) - 01.02.2031: 11.30/35% (down from 11.42/48%) - 15.12.2032: 11.60/70% (down from 11.70/80%) - 01.11.2033: 11.85/90% (up from 11.80/85%) - 15.10.2034: 12.00/10% (down from 12.00/15%) • Equity Market: The Colombo Stock Exchange traded higher: - All Share Price Index (ASPI): Up 0.18% (+36.81 pts) at 21,060 - S&P SL20 Index: Up 0.16% (+9.51 pts) at 5,934