FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at a weaker rate of 309.55/65 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared to 309.25/35 on Friday, reflecting a depreciation trend observed in recent weeks. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely stable, according to market dealers.

Specifically, the yield on a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, closed at 8.35/40 percent. The bond maturing on September 15, 2027, ended at 8.65/75 percent. The bond due on March 15, 2028, saw an increase, closing at 9.03/05 percent, up from 8.95/9.05 percent previously. The bond maturing on October 15, 2028, closed at 9.07/10 percent.

The bond with a maturity date of September 15, 2029, recorded a closing yield of 9.57/60 percent, slightly adjusted from 9.55/62 percent. For the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, it closed at 9.58/63 percent. The bond set to mature on July 1, 2030, ended at 9.72/78 percent.

Additionally, the bond due on March 15, 2031, closed at 9.92/95 percent, a slight decrease from 9.90/10.00 percent. The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, finished at 10.28/32 percent, a minor change from 10.27/30 percent. The bond due on June 1, 2033, closed at 10.63/68 percent, while the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, concluded at 10.85/95 percent.

(Colombo/Feb2/2026)