Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 309.60/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous day’s rate of 309.65/75, according to market dealers. The currency has experienced depreciation in recent weeks.

Government bond yields were largely steady from the previous close. The bond maturing on 15 December 2028 was quoted at 9.15/25 percent, slightly lower than the previous 9.20/30 percent. The bond maturing on 15 September 2029 was quoted at 9.50/70 percent, while the bond due on 15 December 2029 was quoted at 9.65/75 percent.

The bond maturing on 15 March 2031 was quoted at 9.95/10.05 percent. The bond maturing on 15 December 2032 stood at 10.30/45 percent. Meanwhile, the bond set to mature on 1 November 2033 was quoted at 10.45/50 percent, down slightly from the previous 10.44/58 percent.

(Colombo/Dec23/2025)