The Sri Lankan rupee ended little changed on Thursday amid persistent worries about capital outflows as incoming President Donald Trump's policies are seen aiding higher US interest rates and a stronger greenback, while dollar selling by a state-run bank helped to boost sentiment. Rupee forwards were active, with spot-next trading at 148.80/90 per dollar intraday before the state-run bank sold dollars at 148.75.
They ended at 148.65/75 per dollar, compared with Wednesday's close of 148.60/80. One-week forwards were at 148.60/80 per dollar, compared with the previous close of 148.80/149.00.