The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown a further depreciation against the US Dollar today (04), continuing its downward trend observed over the past few days.

According to market updates from several leading commercial banks in the country, the selling rate of a US Dollar was declared between Rs. 339.50 and Rs. 340.50 during early trading hours today.

Financial analysts note that the local currency has been experiencing a gradual weakening trend over the last few days, a pattern that has visibly intensified with today's market rates.