| Daily FI & UT Watch | 12-Dec-25*
*“Easing rates spark high-volume trades”*
The secondary market exhibited buying sentiment today, driven by rates edging lower and large trade volumes. Over the short-maturity segment, 15.02.2028, 15.03.2028, 01.05.2028, 01.07.2028 and 01.09.2028 traded in the range of 8.95%-9.05%, while 15.06.2029, 15.09.2029, 15.10.2029 and 15.12.2029 traded in the range of 9.40%-9.50%. Moreover, 15.05.2030 and 01.07.2030 maturities changed hands at 9.60%. Additionally, 15.12.2032 traded at 10.25%, whereas both 01.06.2033 and 01.11.2033 were dealt at 10.40%. On the external front, the LKR depreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 309.03/USD compared to LKR 308.75/USD seen previously. Overnight liquidity in the banking system marginally contracted to LKR 106.8Mn from LKR 109.5Mn recorded on the previous day.
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