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.

Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 28, 2026

Gold Price in Sri Lanka remains elevated on 28 August 2026, with the price of 22 Carat gold at Rs. 359,850 for 8.

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 28 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, reaching 328.00/05, while government bond yields remained broadly steady.

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Stock Market

Colombo Bourse Trading Activity Slows Sharply as Turnover Falls Below Monthly Average

CSE trading activity thins sharply as turnover falls 78% short of the monthly average, with ASPI and S&P SL20 both closing lower.

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Fixed Income & Bonds

T-Bond Auction Fully Subscribed as Secondary Market Yields Ease

Sri Lanka's PDMO raises full LKR 50Bn offered at latest T-Bond auction as secondary market yields decline across key maturities.

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Daily Market Snapshot

Colombo Bourse Slips as Trading Activity Thins Sharply; T-Bond Auction Draws Full Demand

ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower on thin volumes as Sri Lanka's T-Bond auction draws full demand and the rupee firms against the.

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Gold Price

Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 25, 2026

old Price in Sri Lanka stood at Rs. 363,450 for 22 Carat 8 grams, or one pawn, on August 25, 2026, while the.

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Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 25 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka rupee strengthened to 328.45/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, improving from the previous day’s 329.00/10, while.

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Fixed Income & Bonds

T-Bill Yields Ease Across the Curve at Weekly Auction

Sri Lanka T-Bill yields fall at weekly auction, with 3-month and 6-month rates down 16bps each, as PDMO raises its full LKR 120Bn.

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Stock Market

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.

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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.

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