Colombo Bourse Retreats as Turnover Stays Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI and S&P SL20 both closed lower as CSE turnover fell 36.5% below the monthly average and foreign investors posted a net outflow.
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.
Daily Market Snapshot
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 14 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 328.90/329.00 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, reflecting a slight weakening, while government.
- September 14, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Selling on Colombo Bourse Nears LKR 56.5 Billion Year-to-Date, Led by JKH
Foreign investors remain net sellers on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with year-to-date outflows nearing LKR 56.5 billion, led by JKH.
- September 14, 2026
Fixed Income & Bonds
PDMO Raises LKR 150 Billion in T-Bond Auction as 2030 Maturity Draws Bulk of Demand
Sri Lanka's PDMO raises LKR 150 billion in a T-Bond auction across 2030, 2034 and 2037 maturities as yields firm across the
- September 14, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Higher on Thin Trading as Treasury Raises LKR 150 Billion
ASPI ticks up on thin trading as Sri Lanka's Treasury raises LKR 150 billion via T-Bonds and secondary market yields rise.
- September 14, 2026
Stock Market
Banking Counters Drive Trading as Colombo Bourse Slips
ASPI and S&P SL20 slip 0.5% as banking counters account for 41% of turnover; foreign investors turn modest net buyers.
- September 11, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Banking Counters Dominate Thin Trading
ASPI and S&P SL20 fall 0.5% as banking stocks lead thin trading; bond yields firm ahead of Thursday's Treasury auction.
- September 11, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Selling Persists as Colombo Bourse Outflows Extend Into September
DIMO led a fresh round of foreign selling on the CSE, extending year-to-date net foreign outflows to over LKR 56 billion.
- September 10, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Turnover Slump Weighs on Colombo Bourse as Indices Drift Lower
ASPI and S&P SL20 both declined as CSE turnover dropped 64% below its monthly average, with foreign investors net sellers.
- September 10, 2026
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 09, 2026
The Gold Price in Sri Lanka remains closely watched by consumers and investors, with 22 Carat gold reaching Rs. 349,900 for 8 grams,.
- September 9, 2026