Daily Market Snapshot — July 31, 2026
Equity turnover surged past monthly averages even as indices dipped, while government bond yields steepened at the long end and the rupee firmed.
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Colombo Bourse Extends Gains as Local Buying Offsets Foreign Selling
ASPI rose on local buying, foreign investors extended selling, and bond yields diverged as short rates eased and long yields climbed.
- July 30, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Holds Steady as Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Major Auction
ASPI edges up as Colombo's bond market braces for a LKR 250 billion Treasury auction, with long-term yields climbing and liquidity rising.
- July 28, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Extends Gains as Turnover Slips Below Monthly Average
ASPI rises for a third session as CSE turnover falls below monthly average; treasury yields climb at mid-to-long tenors and foreign buying lifts.
- July 24, 2026
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CBSL Holds Policy Rate at 8.75%, Flags Geopolitical Risk to Outlook
Sri Lanka's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, saying May's tightening is still transmitting through the economy.
- July 23, 2026
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Colombo Turnover Crosses LKR 3 Billion Mark as Single Block Trade Drives Volume
CSE turnover surged past LKR 3Bn on a single block trade, but the ASPI fell and foreign outflows persisted. Full market snapshot inside.
- July 22, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Retreats as Turnover Surges Past Monthly Average
ASPI and S&P SL20 both declined as CSE turnover surged past its monthly average; bond yields rose at the long end ahead of.
- July 21, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Edges Higher as Capital Goods Sector Dominates Turnover
ASPI and S&P SL20 close higher as a single crossing drives Capital Goods turnover; foreign investors remain net sellers on the CSE.
- July 17, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Slips Marginally as Turnover Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI dips 0.03% amid thin trading; T-Bill yields ease across the curve as rupee holds steady. Full CSE and fixed income market update..
- July 16, 2026
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Colombo Bourse Slips as Selling Pressure Persists, Foreign Outflows Continue
ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower amid broad selling as foreign outflows continue; rupee edges up against dollar.
- July 8, 2026