Notable
"We have to work hard from this point onwards to ensure the next harvest is a success."
CB estimates economy may contract 4-5-pct
“At the end of these three difficult weeks, we shall try to supply fuel and gas without disruptions."
Needs US$5 billion to live and 1 billion to support rupee
Export-oriented, competitive market economy for Sri Lanka as the country has the opportunity to supply to South Asia
"Most CEB unions and senior management agree that a revision is needed," he said.
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Latest | Last | |
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US Dollar | 283.8763 | 290.6745 |
UK Pound | 352.3039 | 358.1710 |
Euro | 302.2424 | 309.9647 |
Aus Dollar | 183.5776 | 188.4064 |
Yen | 2.0303 | 188.4064 |
Latest | Last | |
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Indian Rupee | 3.5400 | 3.5935 |
Korea Won | 0.2216 | 0.2248 |
Oman Rial | 759.5857 | 770.5802 |
Saudi Riyal | 77.9716 | 79.1149 |
UAE Dirham | 79.6253 | 80.7822 |
pts | % | |
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S&P SL20 | 2,470.42 | 2.02 % |
CSE All Share | 8,668.40 | 1.59 % |
Turnover Rs million | 1,335,527,883 | 575,340,332 |
Latest | Last | |
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3-m bill | 24.64 | 24.60 |
6-m bill | 24.24 | 24.36 |
12-m bill | 22.37 | 22.36 |
5-yr bond | 24.98 | 24.79 |
8-yr bond | 23.82 | 23.16 |
today | yesterday | |
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Overnight Money | 14.00 | 16.50 |
Gilt Repo | 14.00 | 16.50 |
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