📈 Sri Lanka Rupee Strengthens Spot to 327.68/75; Bond Yields Hold Broadly Steady

The Sri Lankan rupee appreciated slightly against the US dollar in early spot market trading on Monday, while secondary market sovereign bond yields remained largely stable across short to long tenors. • Foreign Exchange Rates • US Dollar Spot: Appreciated to 327.68/75 per USD, up from Friday's close of 327.98/328.04. • TT Rates: Buying 323.50, Selling 332.50 for US Dollar. • Euro TT Rates: Buying 372.58, Selling 386.36. • British Pound TT Rates: Buying 437.19, Selling 451.29. • Government Securities & Bond Market • 15.02.2028: Quoted flat at 9.90/10.00%. • 15.10.2028: Flat at 10.00/10%. • 15.12.2029: Eased slightly to 10.20/35% (from 10.25/30%). • 01.08.2030: Quoted at 10.40/50%. • 15.10.2030: Flat at 10.50/55%. • 01.02.2031: Tick lower to 10.55/65% (from 10.62/67%). • 15.12.2032: Quoted at 10.95/11.10% (from 10.95/11.05%). • 15.08.2036: Quoted at 11.78/85% (from 11.77/80%). • Stock Market Indicators • All Share Price Index (ASPI): Gained +0.18% (+39.37 points) to open at 21,355.28. • S&P SL20 Index: Up +0.24% (+14.41 points) to 6,019.75.