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.

Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 24, 2026

Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on 24 August 2026, with 22 Carat gold priced at Rs. 363,750 for 8 grams, while.

  • August 24, 2026
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Forex Market

People’s Bank posts record Rs. 32.6bn profit

People’s Bank recorded a record Rs. 32.6 billion pre-tax profit in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger core banking income, improved.

  • August 24, 2026
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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka rupee trading strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, with the spot rate moving to 328.90/329.00 from 329.40/50 on Friday. Meanwhile,.

  • August 24, 2026
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Currency Watch

Rupee Firms Slightly Against the Dollar

The LKR appreciates slightly to 330.17 against the USD as Treasury yields ease and banking system liquidity tightens.

  • August 24, 2026
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Stock Market

Capital Goods Sector Drives 39% of CSE Turnover as Overall Trading Activity Slows

Capital Goods drives 39% of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as three sectors account for two-thirds of trading activity.

  • August 24, 2026
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Fixed Income & Bonds

Treasury Bill Yields Fall Across All Tenors as Rate-Cutting Trend Continues

Sri Lanka's 91-day T-bill yield drops 22bps as short-term rates continue to ease across all auction tenors. Full results and analysis.

  • August 24, 2026
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Daily Market Snapshot

ASPI and S&P SL20 Edge Higher as Treasury Bill Yields Fall Across the Board

ASPI and S&P SL20 edge up as T-bill yields drop across tenors and the rupee firms against the dollar. Colombo market snapshot.

  • August 24, 2026
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Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 21, 2026

Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 358,350 for 22 Carat gold weighing 8 grams, or one pawn, as of 21.

  • August 21, 2026
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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee Strengthens to 329.25 Against US Dollar

Sri Lanka rupee strengthened further against the US dollar on Friday, reaching 329.25/50 in the spot market from 330.10/20 a day earlier. Meanwhile,.

  • August 21, 2026
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Stock Market

Foreign Investors Extend Year-to-Date Outflow From Colombo Stocks

Daily foreign selling was modest, but year-to-date outflows from Colombo equities have climbed to nearly LKR 55 billion.

  • August 21, 2026
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