Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Short-Term Bond Yields Decline
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.65/80 against the US dollar in the spot…
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Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Hold Steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 309.65/75 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, reflecting a decline…