FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.38/45 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight change from Wednesday’s rate of 309.35/40, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely steady compared to the previous closing figures.

The bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at yields of 8.92/97 percent. The bond maturing on December 15, 2029, saw a slight increase, quoted at 9.48/50 percent, up from 9.47/50 percent previously. The yield for the bond maturing on March 15, 2030, was quoted at 9.58/62 percent.

The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, experienced a slight decrease, quoted at 9.71/80 percent, down from 9.75/80 percent. The bond with a maturity date of December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.12/15 percent.

The bond maturing on June 1, 2033, remained unchanged with a yield of 10.42/47 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2034, saw a minor increase, quoted at 10.64/67 percent, up from 10.63/67 percent. For the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, yields rose to 10.75/77 percent from the previous 10.70/75 percent.

Additionally, the bond maturing on July 1, 2037, was quoted at yields of 10.95/98 percent. Concurrently, an auction for 51 billion rupees worth of Treasury bonds was underway.

(Colombo/Feb12/2026)