Investor sentiment experienced a brief pause following the significant buying momentum observed in recent days, suggesting a period of stabilization ahead of the upcoming Treasury bill auction. In the secondary market, three-month and six-month T-bills were traded at 10.00% and 10.25%, respectively, with limited activity. The T-bill maturing on December 15, 2026, traded at 10.75%.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced another day of poor performance, with both indices falling over 0.3% and a turnover of Rs. 629 million involving 18.7 million shares. The market’s overall sentiment remained subdued as investors awaited more clarity amidst ongoing political uncertainties. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) began the day positively, reaching an
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed with slight gains on Wednesday, according to its site data. The broader All Share Index (ASPI) edged up 0.01 percent, or 1.08 points, closing at 11,294. Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 Index fell 0.09 percent, or 2.91 points, ending at 3,223. Turnover was recorded at 320 million, marking the
The Colombo stock market continued its dismal performance, starting the new week with a fresh low in turnover. The active S&P SL20 index dipped by 0.5%, while the benchmark ASPI declined by 0.1%. Turnover was a mere Rs. 376.7 million involving 112.6 million shares. Asia Securities reported that the indices began the week on a
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week on a somber note, as investor confidence remained subdued, impacting the performance of listed equities. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 0.8% over the week, while the S&P SL20 index dropped by 1.3%. Both indices closed in the red on Friday. Weekly turnover averaged