FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s currency, the rupee, ended trading at a rate of 334.50/335.50 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a decline from the previous day’s rate of 332.00/333.50, according to market dealers. Additionally, bond yields experienced an increase.

The telegraphic transfer rate for the Sri Lankan rupee stood at 328.50 for buying and 337.50 for selling against the US dollar.

A bond set to mature on August 1, 2030, concluded at a yield of 12.15-12.25 percent, rising from the previous rate of 12.05-12.15 percent. Meanwhile, a bond maturing on January 15, 2033, remained unchanged at 12.30-12.75 percent. Furthermore, a bond due on March 15, 2035, closed at 13.15-13.25 percent, an increase from 13.05-13.15 percent. (Colombo/Jun3/2026)