The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.73/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, maintaining a stable position from the previous day’s rate of 309.76/80, according to market dealers. Short and medium-term bond yields remained steady, while yields for longer-term bonds experienced a decline.
A bond maturing on February 15, 2028, was quoted at 9.02/08 percent. The bond with a maturity date of July 1, 2028, was quoted at 9.12/17 percent. A bond due on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.52/58 percent, and the one maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.62/68 percent.
For the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, the yield was quoted at 9.68/70 percent, a slight increase from the previous 9.67/70 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, saw a decrease, being quoted at 9.90/10.00 percent, down from 9.95/10.00 percent. The bond with a maturity date of December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.30/32 percent, showing a decrease from 10.30/35 percent. The bond maturing on June 1, 2033, remained unchanged at 10.62/68 percent.
Meanwhile, the bond that matures on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 10.93/11.00 percent, down from 10.95/11.00 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was quoted at 306.2500 for buying and 313.2500 for selling. The British pound was quoted at 417.4703 for buying and 428.7885 for selling, while the euro stood at 360.9453 for buying and 372.3335 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.14 percent, or 32.96 points, reaching 23,989. The S&P SL20 index also saw an increase, rising by 0.28 percent, or 18.88 points, to reach 6,668.
(Colombo/Jan26/2026)
