FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the exchange rate for the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar was recorded at 335.65/80 in the spot market, reflecting an improvement from the previous day’s rate of 336.00/10. Additionally, bond yields experienced a slight decline, according to market dealers.
For bonds maturing on October 15, 2030, the yield was noted at 11.55/60 percent, a decrease from the earlier rate of 11.55/65 percent. Meanwhile, a bond set to mature on March 1, 2031, was quoted at 11.70/75 percent.
Further, a bond due on October 15, 2034, was reported at 12.22/30 percent, while the yield for a bond maturing on August 15, 2036, stood at 12.60/75 percent. Lastly, a bond maturing on July 1, 2037, closed at 12.75/80 percent, slightly lower than the previous rate of 12.75/85 percent. (Colombo/Jul31/2026)
