Wednesday, August 5 2026
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 335.70/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, steady from 335.75/80, while bond yields were up, dealers said.
Bond yields were up after high demand seen at the last auction and some selling by investors, market participants said.
A bond maturing on 01.08.2030 closed a 11.40/50 percent up from 11.30/40 percent on Monday
A bn 01.02 2031 closed at 11.60/65 percent from 11.58/63 percent.
A bond maturing on 15.01.2033 closed at 12.05/15 up from 11.95/12.05 percent.
A bond maturing on 15.10.2034 closed at 12.25/35 up from 12.20/30 percent.
The Colombo All Share Price Index closed down 39.7 points at 21,082 points.
(Colombo/Aug04/2026)
| US Dollar | 340.98 | Sell - |
| Euro | 391.44 | Sell - |
| Japan Yen | 2.114 | Sell - |
| Sterling | 458.31 | Sell - |
| AED | 91.58 | Indi - |
| 3 month bill | 9.95 | 0.18 ▼ |
| 12-m bill | 10.20% | 0 - |
| Gold | $4035 | - - |
| ASPI | 21,082.08 | 39.70 ▼ |
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