HNB Profit Rises 20.4% on Stronger Lending Income
HNB recorded a 20.4% increase in standalone profit after tax in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger lending income and trading.
Markets
Reporting on stock market trends, bond yields, commodity prices, and currency exchange rates, along with analysis of how these factors impact investors and businesses.
Forex Market
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 14 Aug 2026
The local currency was quoted at 333.50/54 to the US dollar, compared with 333.50/65 on the previous trading day. The movement reflected a.
- August 14, 2026
Stock Market
Banking Counters Anchor Colombo Bourse Turnover as Market Extends Gains
Banking counters led Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as the ASPI and S&P SL20 both closed higher on strong retail participation.
- August 14, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Extend Selling as Sampath Bank Drives Net Outflow
Foreign investors net-sold Colombo equities as Sampath Bank drove most of the outflow, even as the ASPI closed higher on retail buying.
- August 14, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Market Snapshot: Quiet Equity Session, Firmer Bond Demand
Sri Lanka's ASPI edged up slightly as T-bill yields fell across the board and banking liquidity expanded to LKR 299.5Bn.
- August 13, 2026
Stock Market
Food, Beverage & Tobacco Counters Dominate Trading as ASPI Holds Near Flat
Food, Beverage & Tobacco counters claimed 38% of CSE turnover as the ASPI edged up just 0.07% in a quiet trading session.
- August 13, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Bill Yields Fall Across the Board as Full LKR 140Bn Offer Clears
Sri Lanka's 3-month T-bill yield fell 33bps to 9.44% as the PDMO fully subscribed its LKR 140Bn weekly auction.
- August 13, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 12 Aug 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, while government bond yields fell sharply across.
- August 12, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Yields Fall Sharply Across the Curve as Banking System Liquidity Expands
Sri Lankan government securities yields ease up to 40bps week-on-week as banking system liquidity expands and foreign holdings climb.
- August 12, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Profit-Taking Sets In, Treasury Yields Ease Across the Curve
ASPI slips on profit-taking as CSE turnover falls below average; Treasury yields ease across the curve and rupee firms against the dollar.
- August 12, 2026