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Sri Lankan Rupee Gains Strength as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s currency was valued at 315.20 to 315.60 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing an improvement from the previous quotation of 315.60/80 on Tuesday, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, the bond yields remained relatively stable. A bond set to mature on September 15, 2029, was unchanged, with yields at 9.90 to 10.00 percent. Similarly, a bond due on March 1, 2030, maintained a steady yield of 10.00 to 10.05 percent. However, a bond maturing on June 1, 2033, saw a slight decrease in yield, now quoted at 11.00 to 11.10 percent, down from the previous 11.05 to 11.10 percent. In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was available for purchase at 311.9000 and for sale at 318.9000. The British pound was quoted at 412.4755 for buying and 423.7789 for selling, while the euro was priced at 358.0270 for buying and 369.4464 for selling. On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.65 percent, equating to 137.01 points, bringing the index to 21,203.19. Conversely, the S&P SL20 index saw a minor decline of 0.04 percent, or 2.30 points, settling at 5,901.80. (Colombo/Apr2/2026)
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 315.30/40 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday, from 315.60/80 the previous day, dealers said, while bond yields were broadly steady.A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed flat at 8.90/9.10 percent.A bond maturing on 01.05.2028 closed at 9.55/70 percent, down from 9.60/70 percent.A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 closed flat at 9.95/10.00 percent.A bond maturing on 15.03.2031 closed flat at 10.05/15 percent.A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed flat at 10.60/85 percent.A bond maturing on 01.06.2033 closed at 11.00/10 percent, down from 11.05/10 percent.
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It is said that the manufacturing sector, especially JKH and Tokyo Cement, performed well, while the banking sector counters performed well. Yesterday the rupee was quoted at Rs 315.20/60 to the US dollar in the spot market, improving from Rs 315.60/80 Tuesday, dealers said, while bond yields were broadly steady.
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