FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was traded at a rate of 33.15/30 against the US dollar in the spot market, a shift from the previous day’s rate of 330.30/55. Market participants noted that bond yields remained relatively stable.
Specifically, a bond due on October 15, 2028, was priced at 10.45/60 percent, an increase from its earlier rate of 10.40/60 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 10.80/11.00 percent, up from 10.70/80 percent.
Furthermore, a bond set to mature on August 1, 2030, was listed at 11.10/15 percent, a slight decrease from 11.15/20 percent. For the bond maturing on October 15, 2030, the quote stood at 11.20/25 percent. In contrast, a bond maturing on February 1, 2031, was quoted at 11.25/30 percent, down from 11.25/35 percent. Finally, a bond due on October 15, 2034, was listed at 11.93/12.05 percent, up from 11.95/12.00 percent. (Colombo/Sep25/2026)
