Sri Lanka Rupee Steady at 328.75/85 Against USD; Bond Yields Edge Up 📈

• Foreign Exchange Rates: The Sri Lankan Rupee quoted at 328.75/85 per US dollar in the spot market, appreciating slightly from 328.70/329.00 previously. • Commercial Bank TT Rates: Telegraphic transfer rates for key currencies stood at: - USD: Buying 324.35 | Selling 333.35 - EUR: Buying 374.81 | Selling 388.59 - GBP: Buying 438.30 | Selling 452.41 • Government Securities & Debt: Yields edged up on 2032/2034 tenors, while the rest of the yield curve remained steady during an ongoing Rs. 80 Bn Treasury bill auction. • Bond Yield Movement: - 01.08.2030: 10.70/80% (up from 10.73/78%) - 15.10.2030: 10.75/85% - 01.03.2031: 11.05/20% - 01.10.2032: 10.15/25% - 15.12.2032: 11.25/35% (flat) - 01.11.2033: 11.75/80% (up from 11.70/80%) - 15.10.2034: 11.85/90% (up from 11.80/90%) - 15.08.2036: 11.85/93% (flat)