Sri Lanka Rupee Gains to 331.50 Spot as Bond Yields Ease 📈

• Currency Market: The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened in the spot market on Thursday, closing at 331.50/90 against the US dollar, appreciating from 332.00/40 at the opening session. • Government Securities: Domestic bond yields eased off across key maturities during trading: • 15.09.2027: Closed at 9.90/10.05% • 15.09.2029: Closed at 10.90/11.00% (down from 11.00/15%) • 01.08.2030: Closed at 11.30/40% (down from 11.45/50%) • 01.02.2031: Closed at 11.42/48% (down from 11.65/70%) • 15.12.2032: Closed at 11.70/80% • 01.11.2033: Closed at 11.80/85% (down from 11.85/95%) • 15.10.2034: Closed at 12.00/15% (down from 12.10/20%) • Economic Context: Yield reductions signal improving liquidity and sentiment in the domestic banking & finance sector, supporting broader macroeconomic stabilization efforts for Sri Lanka's domestic debt market.