FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 311.30/60 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a decline from Thursday’s rate of 310.50/311.10, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely stable across the yield curve, with the exception of the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, which experienced demand and a slight decrease in yield.
The bond maturing on May 1, 2028, was quoted at a yield of 9.10/14 percent. The bond due on October 15, 2029, saw a minor decrease, quoted at 9.58/62 percent, compared to the previous 9.59/62 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.58/62 percent, down from 9.60/65 percent.
The bond with a maturity date of March 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.60/64 percent, decreasing from the earlier 9.65/68 percent. In contrast, the bond maturing on July 1, 2030, held steady at 9.67/72 percent. The bond due on March 15, 2031, remained unchanged at 9.85/90 percent.
The bond with a maturity date of October 1, 2032, was quoted at 10.22/28 percent, slightly adjusting from 10.20/30 percent. The bond maturing on June 1, 2033, saw a decrease, quoted at 10.48/51 percent from the previous 10.50/55 percent. Meanwhile, the bond due on June 15, 2034, experienced a minor increase, quoted at 10.67/75 percent, up from 10.65/75 percent.
Lastly, the bond maturing on June 15, 2035, remained steady at 10.75/80 percent, while the bond due on July 1, 2037, was quoted at 10.85/95 percent.
(Colombo/Mar6/2026)
