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

Foreign Investors Extend Selling Streak as Year-to-Date Outflows Approach LKR 57 Billion

Sri Lanka foreign equity outflows approach LKR 57Bn YTD as selling trend persists on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Bourse Snaps Winning Streak as Foreign Selling Persists

ASPI and S&P SL20 ease as Colombo Bourse turnover falls 43% below average; foreign outflows near LKR 57Bn YTD.

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Sept 2026

Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 330.00/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, weakening from 329.50/75 a day earlier.

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Stock Market

Foreign Investors Extend Multi-Month Selling Streak on Colombo Bourse

Foreign investors remain net sellers on the CSE, with year-to-date outflows topping LKR 56 billion even as the ASPI continues to gain.

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Fixed Income & Bonds

Sri Lanka’s Yield Curve Eases at Belly-to-Long End on a Weekly Basis

Government bond yields fall up to 60bps weekly at the belly-to-long end of Sri Lanka's curve, even as T-Bill auction yields edge higher.

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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Bourse Extends Gains While Yields Ease at the Long End

ASPI and S&P SL20 close higher as CSE turnover stays below average; T-Bill yields rise while secondary market rates ease at the long.

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Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 23, 2026

22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold is priced at Rs. 348,850 in Sri Lanka on September 23, 2026, while the.

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 23 Sept 2026

Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 329.05/20 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, strengthening from 329.30/60 a day earlier.

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Fixed Income & Bonds

Government Securities Yield Curve Eases 10-15bps Following Sovereign Upgrade

Sri Lanka's government securities yield curve eases 10-15bps after Fitch's rating upgrade, even as T-bill auction yields rise.

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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Markets Rally as Fitch Upgrade Lifts Sentiment Across Asset Classes

Sri Lanka's stocks and bonds rally after Fitch's rating upgrade to B-, though foreign investors remain net sellers. Full market snapshot.

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