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Sri Lankan rupee strengthens against US dollar in spot trading
The Sri Lankan rupee improved to 329.25/50 against the US dollar in spot market trading, while bond yields held steady. Telegraphic transfer rates for the dollar were quoted at 325.65 buying and 334.65 selling.
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The Sri Lankan rupee gained ground in foreign exchange markets, with spot rates improving to 329.25/50 against the US dollar, signalling a modest strengthening of the local currency.
Telegraphic transfer (TT) rates for dollar transactions were quoted at 325.6500 on the buying side and 334.6500 on the selling side, reflecting interbank pricing for international money transfers.
Market observers noted that bond yields remained steady during the period, suggesting stability in fixed income valuations despite currency movements. The improvement in the rupee's value comes as investors monitor Sri Lanka's ongoing macroeconomic conditions and central bank policy actions.
The movement in spot rates and TT rates reflects typical trading ranges in Sri Lanka's foreign exchange market, where multiple quotations coexist across different market segments and transaction types. Currency traders are expected to continue monitoring developments in international commodity prices and capital flows that influence rupee valuations against major currencies.