FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee was recorded at 316.50/70 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a decline from the previous day’s rate of 315.85/316.10, according to market participants. In addition, there was a slight increase in bond yields.

For bonds maturing on May 1, 2027, the yield remained unchanged at 8.75/85 percent. Meanwhile, the yield for bonds maturing on July 1, 2028, rose to 9.65/75 percent, up from the earlier 9.50/65 percent. Similarly, bonds maturing on October 15, 2029, saw an increase in yield to 9.95/10.00 percent, up from 9.90/95 percent.

For bonds maturing on July 1, 2030, the yield also increased, closing at 10.12/17 percent compared to the previous 10.10/13 percent. Additionally, bonds maturing on October 1, 2032, saw a rise in yield to 10.70/90 percent, up from 10.60/80 percent. The yield for bonds maturing on June 1, 2033, was recorded at 10.95/11.00 percent, an increase from 10.90/11.00 percent. Lastly, bonds maturing on June 15, 2034, closed with a yield of 11.10/17 percent, up from 11.05/12 percent. (Colombo/Apr17/2026)