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.
Equity turnover surged past monthly averages even as indices dipped, while government bond yields steepened at the long end and the rupee firmed.
ASPI rose on local buying, foreign investors extended selling, and bond yields diverged as short rates eased and long yields climbed.
The ASPI declined 147 points on June 30 as geopolitical uncertainty drove a broad equity selloff, while fresh data showed headline inflation accelerating.
The ASPI gained 198 points on June 25 as turnover returned to the monthly average, while the rupee recorded its sharpest single-session decline.
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed weaker on June 24 as selling pressure in key large-cap counters pushed both indices lower, while market turnover.
The ASPI posted a marginal gain on June 23 while bond yields fell sharply across the curve and banking system liquidity surged to.