What the latest currency and government-securities movements mean for businesses, investors, remitters and Sri Lankans worldwide Sri Lanka’s rupee traded close to Rs. 335.70 against the US dollar on 4 August 2026 while government bond yields remained broadly steady. The market snapshot offers useful signals for businesses, remitters and investors—but spot rates, bank transfer rates […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Ends the Session Lower Sri Lanka’s share market ended lower on Monday as investor activity remained quiet and turnover stayed at a modest level. The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a weaker trading session, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving down while the more liquid S&P SL20 also closed in negative […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Remains Stable in Spot Market Trading Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange market remained relatively calm as the Sri Lankan rupee closed at around Rs. 334.50/75 against the US dollar in spot trading, while government bond yields showed little movement during the day’s trading session. The steady performance of both the currency and bond […]
