Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Sri Lanka *market update* ASPI closed down 0.35-pct, USD/LKR 1wk closing 144.65/70

USD/LKR one week closing 144.65/70, dealers said.  (Feb 23, 2016 16.50 p.m)

ASPI closed at 6,228.99, down 21.79 points or 0.35 percent with losses in Ceylon Tobacco Company and Lanka Orix Leasing Company, brokers said. Turnover was 605 million rupees. (Feb 23, 2016 15.50 p.m)

Sri Lanka bond yield curve picks up around 30 basis points on low volumes after Friday’s monetary policy decision to hike rates by 50 basis points. USD/LKR flat at 144, one week forward ticks lower to 144.55/65.
Lower liquidity in system attributed to bond sales, says dealer. (Feb 23, 2016 15.10 p.m)

 

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