Foreign Investors Pull Over a Billion Rupees from Colombo Stocks in Single Session
Foreign investors net-sold LKR 1.03bn in CSE equities in one session, led by RIL, as YTD foreign outflows pass LKR 37 billion.
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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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Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 04 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee traded at 335.75/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday as government securities remained largely unchanged, reflecting.
- August 4, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 03, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on August 3, 2026, with both 22 Carat and 24 Carat gold continuing to trade at.
- August 3, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 03 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee remained steady at 335.60/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, while government bond yields edged lower.
- August 3, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Daily Market Snapshot — July 31, 2026
Equity turnover surged past monthly averages even as indices dipped, while government bond yields steepened at the long end and the rupee firmed.
- August 3, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
Long-Tenor Bond Yields Climb as Much as 35 Basis Points Over the Week
Sri Lanka's 10-year and 13-year bond yields rose up to 35bps this week as short-end rates held steady and liquidity tightened.
- August 3, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Return as Net Buyers, but Single Counter Drives the Inflow
CSE foreign flows turned positive at LKR 955Mn, but one counter drove the inflow. YTD foreign outflows remain at LKR 36.3Bn.
- August 3, 2026
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Surges Past Monthly Average Even as Index Slips
CSE turnover hit LKR 4.3Bn, 150% above the monthly average, even as the ASPI and S&P SL20 closed marginally lower.
- August 3, 2026
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 30 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 335.95/336.05 to US dollar spot was quoted on Thursday as the local currency strengthened slightly against the US dollar,.
- July 30, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Extends Gains as Local Buying Offsets Foreign Selling
ASPI rose on local buying, foreign investors extended selling, and bond yields diverged as short rates eased and long yields climbed.
- July 30, 2026