FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened slightly in the spot market, closing at 309.20/25 against the US dollar, compared to 309.18/23 the previous day, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed broadly steady movements with slight increases in selected tenors.

The bond maturing on December 15, 2026, closed at 8.20/30 percent, compared to the previous 8.10/20 percent. The bond maturing on September 15, 2027, ended at 8.45/55 percent, a slight increase from 8.45/52 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, closed at 8.93/98 percent, up from 8.90/95 percent. A bond with a maturity date of July 1, 2028, closed at 9.03/05 percent.

The bond maturing on December 15, 2029, saw an increase, closing at 9.45/50 percent, up from 9.42/45 percent. Conversely, the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, experienced a slight decrease, closing at 9.48/52 percent from 9.50/52 percent. The bond maturing on March 15, 2031, closed at 9.65/75 percent, up from 9.65/70 percent.

The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, ended at 10.10/13 percent, up from 10.05/10 percent. In contrast, the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, closed at 10.35/42 percent, down from 10.35/40 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2035, closed at 10.65/72 percent, slightly up from 10.65/70 percent. Lastly, the bond maturing on July 1, 2037, closed at 10.80/90 percent.

(Colombo/Feb16/2026)