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Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Steady

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Sienna De Silva
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FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.00/30 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s rate of 309.10/50, despite recent depreciation trends, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained broadly stable.

The bond maturing on December 15, 2026, closed at 8.45/50 percent, slightly lower from the previous rate of 8.45/55 percent. The bond set to mature on December 15, 2028, concluded trading at 9.20/24 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, closed at 9.64/68 percent, a marginal increase from the earlier rate of 9.63/66 percent.

The bond with a maturity date of July 1, 2030, finished at 9.72/75 percent, showing a decrease from the previous 9.70/75 percent. Conversely, the bond maturing on October 1, 2032, saw an increase, closing at 10.33/36 percent, up from 10.28/33 percent. Lastly, the bond maturing on November 1, 2033, ended at 10.53/60 percent.

(Colombo/Jan9/2026)

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