FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – As of Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was valued at 325.25/326.25 against the US dollar, according to market dealers. Bond yields maintained a stable trajectory, with the exception of slight increases observed in the 2029 maturity bonds. No spot rates were provided the previous day.
The bond set to mature on September 15, 2029, was listed at 9.95/10.00 percent, showing a rise from the previous rate of 9.90/10.00 percent. Conversely, the bond maturing on August 1, 2030, remained unchanged at 10.10/12 percent, compared to the prior 10.10/15 percent. The bond due on December 15, 2032, was quoted at 10.70/80 percent, down from 10.75/80 percent. Additionally, the bond maturing on November 1, 2033, held steady at 10.95/11.05 percent, as did the bond maturing on June 15, 2034, at 11.10/20 percent, and the bond due on June 15, 2035, at 11.15/25 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was priced at 323.5000 for purchases and 330.5000 for sales. The British pound stood at 431.2432 for buying and 442.7196 for selling, while the euro was quoted at 374.3724 for buying and 385.9596 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.26 percent, equating to a rise of 60.26 points, bringing it to 22,959. The S&P SL20 also saw an uptick of 0.31 percent, or 19.59 points, reaching a total of 6,286.
