FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the exchange rate for the Sri Lankan rupee stood at 335.95/336.05 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight change from the 336.10/20 reported on Tuesday. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely unchanged, according to market participants.
The yield for a bond set to mature on December 15, 2028, was noted at 10.70/85 percent. For the bond maturing on September 15, 2029, the yield was reported at 11.10/30 percent. A bond maturing on October 15, 2029, had a yield of 11.15/40 percent, while another maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 11.25/45 percent.
Further along the maturity timeline, a bond due on July 1, 2030, was quoted at 11.60/80 percent, and one maturing on August 1, 2030, had a yield of 11.70/80 percent. Notably, the bond maturing on October 15, 2030, saw an increase, with its yield rising to 11.75/85 percent, up from the previous 11.70/80 percent. (Colombo/Jul30/2026)
