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.

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Unlocking Capital Markets: A Forum for Northern Sri Lankan Businesses

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) Activity,.

  • March 11, 2024
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Colombo Stock Market Edges Up Despite Continued Foreign Outflow

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a marginal gain yesterday, with both the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 index inching.

  • March 6, 2024
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Forex Market Markets

Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Stable Amidst Deflationary Policy

The Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) opened stronger today, trading at 307.50/90 levels compared to yesterday’s close of 307.90/95. However, it subsequently weakened slightly.

  • March 5, 2024
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Colombo Stock Market Soars on Positive Investor Sentiment

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a significant surge yesterday, marking a positive start to the week. The benchmark All-Share Price Index (ASPI).

  • March 5, 2024
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Markets

Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Decline Across Terms at Auction

During Wednesday’s auction, Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields experienced a notable decrease across various maturities, with all 135 billion rupees worth of bills.

  • February 19, 2024
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Markets

Abans, Sri Lanka’s Retail Giant, Aims to Raise Rs. 2 Billion through Debenture Sale

Abans Plc, a prominent consumer goods retailer in Sri Lanka, has announced plans to raise up to 2 billion rupees through a debenture.

  • February 19, 2024
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Sri Lanka Stocks End Higher as NDB Trade Boosts Turnover Past 1 Billion Rupees

The Colombo Stock Exchange concluded on a positive note on Friday, as reported by data on its website. The broader All Share Index.

  • February 19, 2024
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Markets

HNB Group Records 3% Profit Increase in December, Fueled by Lower Provisions

The Hatton National Bank (HNB) group in Sri Lanka, inclusive of its insurance unit, has reported a 3% rise in profits, reaching 4.43.

  • February 19, 2024
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Economics Markets

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Nets $1.8 Billion from Forex Markets in 2023

In a bid to bolster its foreign exchange reserves, Sri Lanka’s central bank made significant purchases totalling $113 million from forex markets in.

  • February 19, 2024
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