Market sleeps as yields stay firm

By First Capital Research

Reflecting the subdued sentiment from the previous week, the secondary market remained quiet, with the yield curve unchanged. 

The trading volumes remained very thin amid muted activity, while the 15.12.2029 maturity traded at a yield of 9.55 percent.

Additionally, during the week ending September 12, 2025, the AWPR declined by three basis points to 8.13 percent. In the forex market, the Sri Lankan rupee appreciated slightly against the greenback, closing at Rs.301.8/US dollar, compared to the previously seen rate of Rs.301.9/US dollar.

Meanwhile, overnight liquidity in the banking system contracted to Rs.147.9 billion, from the previously seen level of Rs.178.6 billion.