Foreign Investors Extend Year-Long Selling Trend Despite Modest Daily Outflow
Foreign investors remained net sellers on the CSE, extending year-to-date outflows past LKR 56 billion despite a modest daily figure.
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.
Stock Market
Stock Market
Food, Beverage and Tobacco Counters Dominate Trading as Materials Sector Stays Active
Food, Beverage & Tobacco counters drove 24% of CSE turnover as Materials sector activity stayed elevated for a second session.
- September 7, 2026
Stock Market
ASPI and S&P SL20 Both Gain Over 1% as Colombo Bourse Posts Best Intraday Move in Months
ASPI and S&P SL20 rose over 1% as blue-chip counters led Colombo Bourse gains, though turnover lagged the monthly average.
- September 7, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Gains for a Second Straight Session as Both Indices Cross 1%
ASPI and S&P SL20 rose over 1% as Colombo Bourse turnover improved but foreign investors stayed net sellers.
- September 7, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 04, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 354,800 for 22 Carat 8 grams, or one pawn, as of 4 September 2026, while.
- September 4, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 04 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee traded firmer at 328.20/30 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, while government bond yields moved slightly.
- September 4, 2026
Stock Market
Food, Beverage & Tobacco Sector Dominates CSE Turnover
Food, Beverage & Tobacco led CSE turnover at 26% as investor interest concentrated in export and materials counters.
- September 4, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Return as Net Buyers, But YTD Outflows Remain Deep
Foreign investors bought a net LKR 68Mn on the CSE today, a modest gain against year-to-date outflows of over LKR 56Bn.
- September 4, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Government Bond Yields Rise as Mid-Tenor Selling Pressure Builds
Government bond yields climb across the curve as mid-tenor selling pressure builds, even as short-term T-bill rates decline.
- September 4, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Extends Gains as Yields Climb on Fixed Income Market
ASPI closes higher and foreign investors turn net buyers, while government bond yields climb on selling pressure across mid-tenors.
- September 4, 2026