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.

Fixed Income & Bonds

Government Bond Yields Climb Across Medium and Long Tenors as Secondary Trading Holds Steady

Sri Lankan government bond yields climbed up to 35bps in medium tenors this week as short-term rates eased and a new LKR 150Bn.

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Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 08, 2026

The Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained at elevated levels on September 8, 2026, with the price of 22 Carat gold reaching Rs..

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 08 Sept 2026

The Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 328.30/40 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, edging weaker from 328.25/30 on.

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Stock Market

Banking Counters Anchor a Quiet Trading Day on the Colombo Bourse

Banking, Insurance and F&B counters drive over half of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as overall trading stays below monthly average.

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Stock Market

Foreign Investors Extend Selling Streak on the Colombo Bourse

Foreign net outflows on the Colombo Stock Exchange reach LKR 56.4Bn year-to-date as selling trend continues into September.

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Fixed Income & Bonds

Government Bond Yields Climb Across Mid-to-Long Tenors as Selling Pressure Persists

Government bond yields climb up to 30bps on 4-8 year tenors as short-term bill rates decline, signaling a shifting Sri Lanka yield curve.

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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Market Snapshot: Stocks Steady as Government Bond Yields Climb Higher

ASPI closes nearly flat as Colombo bond yields climb and banking liquidity improves. Full Sri Lanka market snapshot with key numbers.

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 07 Sept 2026

Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 328.20/40 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, while domestic bond yields remained broadly.

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Stock Market

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.

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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.

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