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By Wealth Trust Securities
The three Treasury bond auctions conducted yesterday were undersubscribed at its 1st and 2nd phases as only an amount of Rs. 44.55 billion or 55.69% was accepted in total against a total offered amount of Rs. 80 billion. The three maturities of 15.11.2023, 15.01.2026 and 01.10.2032 recorded weighted averages of 6.50%, 7.25% and 8.44% respectively.
The dull sentiment in the secondary bond market continued as only the maturities of 15.10.21, 2022’s (i.e. 01.10.22 and 15.12.22), 15.01.23, 15.01.26 and 01.08.26 changed hands at levels of 5.15% to 5.18%, 5.98% to 6.02%, 6.00%, 7.40% to 7.42% and 7.75% respectively.
The total secondary market Treasury bond/bill transacted volume for 28 April was Rs. 14.31 billion.
In money markets, the weighted average rates on call money and repos was registered at 4.66% and 4.69% respectively with the overnight surplus liquidity stood at Rs. 150.22 billion.
USD/LKR
In Forex markets, the USD/LKR on Spot contracts was traded at a level of Rs. 199.74 to Rs. 199.75.
The total USD/LKR traded volume for 28 April was $ 66.20 million.
(References: Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Bloomberg E-Bond trading platform, Money broking companies)
