FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee was reported to have closed at a rate of 321.00/30 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a notable decline from the previous day’s rate of 319.90/320.40, according to market participants. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely unchanged.

A bond set to mature on July 1, 2028, concluded the day at 9.70/75 percent, a decrease from the earlier 9.75/85 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on October 15, 2029, held steady at 10.05/15 percent.

For the bond maturing on July 1, 2030, the closing yield was recorded at 10.18/23 percent, down slightly from 10.20/25 percent. The bond maturing on June 1, 2033, maintained its position at 11.00/10 percent.

Additionally, a bond due on June 15, 2034, increased to 11.25/35 percent from the previous 11.25/30 percent, while a bond maturing on June 15, 2035, also rose to 11.25/35 percent, up from 11.25/32 percent. (Colombo/May 6/2026)