FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee was traded at a rate of 330.50 to 330.65 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to market participants.
At the start of the trading day, bond yields showed a slight decline. For instance, a bond set to mature on August 1, 2030, was quoted at an interest rate of 11.13 to 11.20 percent, down from the previous rate of 11.10 to 11.15 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on October 15, 2030, was listed at 11.18 to 11.25 percent, a decrease from the earlier 11.20 to 11.25 percent. The bond due on February 1, 2031, was quoted at 11.20 to 11.30 percent, falling from 11.25 to 11.30 percent. Additionally, a bond maturing on December 15, 2032, had an interest rate of 11.65 to 11.75 percent, while the bond due on October 15, 2034, was quoted at 11.90 to 12.00 percent, down from the previous 11.93 to 12.05 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was priced at 326.00 for buying and 335.00 for selling. The euro was quoted at 368.7831 for buying and 382.5639 for selling, while the British pound was at 430.6238 for buying and 444.7322 for selling.
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On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced a slight increase of 0.06 percent, equating to a rise of 13.23 points, bringing it to a total of 21,050. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index rose by 0.32 percent, or 18.77 points, reaching 5,959.
(Colombo/Sep28/2026)
