Notable
Bond yields were quoted higher in a volatile market, dealers said.
Rupee weaker, bond yields up
Foreigners have bought a net US$280 worth rupee bonds in 13 straight weeks through Sept 11
The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 324.10 buying, 333.10 selling;
The fixed rate of interest payable on the bond will be determined through competitive bidding
Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 75.254 billion rupees.
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 328.00 buying, 337.00 selling
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 328.00 buying, 337.00 selling;
71.74 billion rupees bills sold of an offered 140 billion.
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 326.5000 buying, 335.50 selling;
An auction of 140 million rupees treasury bills was ongoing.
Rupee has depreciated around 8 percent so far this year
The currency has fallen around 8 percent so far this year
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 332.50 buying, 341.50 selling;
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 332.50 buying, 341.50 selling
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 331.50 buying, 340.50 selling
Stocks were down
Sri Lanka rupee depreciated this week despite rate hike last week
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 332.50 buying, 341.50 selling.
Rupee touched near 4-year low last month
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 332.50 buying, 341.50 selling;
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 330.50 buying, 339.50 selling.
Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 112,214 million rupees.
The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 330.50 buying, 339.50 selling;
79.40% of the total offer was accepted.
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