Tuesday Jul 07, 2026
Tuesday Jul 07, 2026
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By Wealth Trust Securities
The secondary Bond market yesterday started off a fresh trading week on a slow note. Activity was dull while transaction volumes were seen dipping considerably as the market was at a virtual standstill. The limited trades were seen at prevailing levels as yields continued to consolidate.
The 01.08.30 maturity traded at the rate of 11.25%. The 15.01.33 and 01.11.33 maturities traded at the rates of 11.60% and 11.66% respectively. The 15.03.35 maturity traded at the rate of 11.70% and the 15.06.35 maturity at the rate of 11.75%.
In the money market, the net liquidity surplus increased to Rs. 132.29 billion yesterday against its previous days Rs. 128.47 billion. An amount of Rs. 112.29 billion was deposited at Central Banks SDFR (Standing Deposit Facility Rate) of 8.25%.
In addition, the Domestic Operations Department (DOD) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka drained out an amount of Rs. 20 billion by way of overnight repo auction at a weighted average rate of 8.75% as against an offered amount of Rs. 4 billion.
The weighted average rates on overnight call money and Repo were recorded at 9.18% and 9.21% respectively.
Forex market
The USD/LKR rate on spot contracts was seen closing the day appreciating further to Rs. 334.90/335, from its previous days close at Rs. 335.20/335.30.
The total USD/LKR traded volume for 3 July was $ 88.25 million.
(References: Public Debt Management Office - Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Bloomberg E-Bond Trading Platform, Money Broking Companies)
