FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee strengthened against the US dollar, closing at 332.00/20 in the spot market, a notable improvement from the previous day’s rate of 332.75/95. Meanwhile, bond yields remained relatively stable, according to market dealers.
A bond set to mature on September 15, 2027, remained unchanged at a yield of 9.75/90 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on October 15, 2028, also closed steady at 10.15/25 percent. The bond due on December 15, 2029, held at 10.55/65 percent without any fluctuations.
In contrast, a bond maturing on August 1, 2030, experienced a slight increase, closing at 10.75/85 percent compared to the previous rate of 10.70/80 percent. The bond due on October 15, 2030, remained consistent at 10.75/85 percent.
Further, a bond set to mature on February 1, 2031, saw a rise, closing at 10.85/95 percent, up from 10.80/90 percent. The bond maturing on January 15, 2033, also increased slightly to 11.40/50 percent from 11.40/45 percent.
Additionally, the bond due on October 15, 2034, closed higher at 11.75/85 percent, compared to the previous 11.65/75 percent. Lastly, a bond maturing on August 15, 2036, held steady at 12.05/15 percent, maintaining the previous closing of 12.05/10 percent, while the bond due on July 1, 2037, remained unchanged at 12.10/20 percent. (Colombo/August 17, 2026)
