Sri Lanka’s rupee experienced a decline, closing at 309.25/35 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday. This follows an opening rate of 309.10/20, marking a depreciation over recent weeks, according to market dealers.

Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely steady. The bond maturing on March 15, 2028, closed at a yield of 8.95/9.05 percent. The bond maturing on September 15, 2029, ended at 9.55/62 percent. Additionally, the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, remained unchanged, closing at 9.68/72 percent.

Further along the yield curve, the bond maturing on March 15, 2031, closed at 9.90/10.00 percent. The bond set to mature on October 1, 2032, concluded the day at 10.27/30 percent. Lastly, the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, ended at 10.90/93 percent.

(Colombo/Jan30/2026)