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Rupee holds steady at 328 levels as bond yields consolidate
The Sri Lankan rupee closed virtually flat against the US dollar on Tuesday as foreign exchange markets remained subdued. Bond yields showed mixed movement, with select tenors declining while the broader curve held steady.
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The rupee finished the day at 328.10/30 to the US dollar in spot trading, reflecting minimal volatility in currency markets as demand remained balanced between buyers and sellers.
In fixed income trading, bond dealers reported a modest decline in yields across selected maturity points, while the remainder of the yield curve maintained its overnight levels without significant directional momentum.
The muted activity in both currency and bond markets suggests investors are maintaining a cautious stance as they await further clarity on economic developments and central bank policy signals. Foreign exchange reserves and inflation data remain focal points for market participants assessing Sri Lanka's external position.
Dealers expect trading conditions to remain subdued in the near term absent fresh economic data or policy announcements. The relative stability in the rupee comes amid ongoing efforts to restore confidence in the country's macroeconomic framework.