FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was recorded at 316.50/75 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a slight increase from the previous day’s rate of 316.30/70, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained stable.
A bond set to mature on December 15, 2026, concluded at a yield of 8.55/70 percent, rising from the previous 8.45/55 percent. Another bond maturing on May 1, 2027, finished at 8.85/95 percent. The bond maturing on July 1, 2028, closed at 9.65/75 percent, while the one maturing on October 15, 2029, ended at 9.95/97 percent. Additionally, the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.95/10.00 percent.
Moreover, a bond maturing on July 1, 2030, saw a slight decrease, closing at 10.12/17 percent, compared to the prior rate of 10.15/20 percent. The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, concluded at 10.65/75 percent. The yield for the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, was reported at 10.95/11.00 percent, down from 10.95/11.05 percent, while the bond maturing on June 15, 2034, closed at 10.95/11.00 percent, a decrease from 11.08/17 percent.
Additionally, an auction for Treasury bills amounting to 110 billion rupees is set to take place on Wednesday.
