FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was recorded at 316.75/317.00 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight increase from the previous day’s rate of 316.50/75, as reported by market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely unchanged.
The yield on the bond set to mature on December 15, 2026, rose to 8.60/75 percent from the earlier rate of 8.55/70 percent. A bond maturing on May 1, 2027, also saw an increase, closing at 8.90/95 percent compared to 8.85/95 percent the day before.
Conversely, the bond maturing on July 1, 2028, experienced a slight decline, remaining at 9.65/68 percent, unchanged from the previous day’s close of 9.65/75 percent. The bond due on October 15, 2029, increased to 9.95/98 percent from 9.95/97 percent.
Additionally, a bond maturing on December 15, 2029, ended at 10.00/05 percent, rising from 9.95/10.00 percent. The bond maturing on July 1, 2030, also saw a gain, closing at 10.15/18 percent, compared to 12/17 percent previously.
Lastly, the bond set to mature on December 15, 2032, was recorded at 10.65/85 percent, while the bond maturing on November 1, 2033, was noted at 10.95/11.00 percent. (Colombo/Apr22/2026)
