On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded at 299.40/70 against the US dollar, a slight depreciation from the previous day’s rate of 298.00/50, according to dealers. Bond yields remained relatively stable during the trading session, with minor fluctuations observed across various maturity dates.
Notably, the bond maturing on 15.12.2026 saw a marginal increase in yield, closing at 10.65/75 percent compared to the previous day’s 10.60/70 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed with a slightly higher yield at 11.05/15 percent, up from 11.00/10 percent previously. The bond maturing on 15.03.2028 also experienced a minor uptick in yield, closing at 11.40/55 percent compared to the previous 11.40/50 percent.
However, some stability was observed in other bond maturities, with the bond maturing on 15.05.2030 closing unchanged at 12.10/20 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on 01.10.2032 closed with a slightly higher yield at 12.25/35 percent, up from the previous day’s 12.20/35 percent. Overall, the bond market maintained a relatively steady trajectory during the trading session.