📈 Sri Lanka Rupee Weaker at 330.15/25, Bond Yields Rise in Volatile Market

• Foreign Exchange: The Sri Lankan rupee softened to 330.15/25 against the US dollar spot on Tuesday, down from 329.15/35 on Monday. Telegraphic transfer rates stood at 324.75 buying and 333.75 selling for the US dollar, 372.28 buying and 386.06 selling for the Euro, and 436.99 buying and 451.09 selling for the Pound. • Government Securities: Bond yields quoted higher across multiple maturities in a volatile trading environment. • 2028 Bond (15.10.2028): Quoted at 10.45/65% • 2029 Bond (15.12.2029): Rose to 10.75/90% (up from 10.70/85%) • 2030 Bond (01.08.2030): Edged up to 11.10/20% (up from 11.10/15%) • 2033 Bonds: 01.06.2033 quoted at 11.80/90%; 01.11.2033 rose to 11.90/12.00% (up from 11.75/85%) • 2034 Bond (15.10.2034): Increased to 11.95/12.05% (up from 11.93/12.00%) • Equity Markets: The Colombo Stock Exchange traded slightly higher, reflecting modest gains. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained +0.05% (+11.61 points) to reach 21,325.53, while the S&P SL20 rose +0.11% (+6.63 points) to 6,000.96.