Foreign Investors Extend Equity Selldown, Year-to-Date Outflows Near LKR 56Bn
Foreign investors post another net outflow on the CSE, pushing year-to-date selling close to LKR 56Bn, with one counter driving most of the.
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
Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High as Block Trades Dominate Session
CSE turnover jumps 481% above average on two block trades, but ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower as broader sentiment stays weak.
- August 25, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High on Block Trades as Indices Slip
CSE turnover hits a year-high on block trades as ASPI, S&P SL20 close lower; T-Bill yields ease and rupee firms against the dollar.
- August 25, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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