Sri Lanka Rupee Weaker, Bond Yields Edge Higher 📈

• Foreign Exchange: The Sri Lankan rupee closed weaker in the spot market at 331.60/70 to the US dollar on Monday (Oct 19), compared to 331.25/35 in the previous session. • Government Securities: Treasury bond yields closed higher across key maturities: - 2029 (15.09.2029): Closed at 11.10/25% (up from 11.05/15%) - 2030 (01.08.2030): Closed at 11.50/60% (up from 11.40/50%) - 2030 (15.10.2030): Closed at 11.65/75% (up from 11.50/55%) - 2031 (01.02.2031): Closed at 11.75/80% (up from 11.55/65%) - 2032 (15.12.2032): Closed at 11.90/12.10% (up from 11.80/90%) - 2033 (15.01.2033): Closed at 12.25/30% (up from 11.95/12.05%) - 2034 (15.06.2034): Closed at 12.40/50% (up from 12.20/25%)