FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee was reported at 332.00/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a decline from the previous day’s rate of 330.70/331.20, according to market dealers.
In terms of bond yields, a bond set to mature on October 15, 2028, was quoted at 10.70/90 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on September 15, 2029, was listed at 11.00/15 percent.
Additionally, a bond due on August 1, 2030, saw an increase in its yield, quoted at 11.45/50 percent, up from the earlier rate of 11.25/35 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on October 15, 2030, was quoted at 11.50/55 percent, rising from 11.35/45 percent.
For the bond maturing on February 1, 2031, the yield was reported at 11.65/70 percent, an increase from 11.40/50 percent. However, a bond set to mature on November 1, 2033, showed a slight decrease, quoted at 11.85/95 percent, down from the previous range of 11.85/12.00 percent.
Lastly, a bond maturing on October 15, 2034, was quoted at 12.10/20 percent, an increase from 11.95/12.00 percent. (Colombo/Sep17/2026)
