The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw its net foreign inflow surpass the Rs. 3 billion mark for July, despite a bearish outlook from local investors, according to brokers and analysts. As of yesterday, the CSE recorded a net foreign inflow of Rs. 393 million, bringing the month-to-date total to Rs. 3.1 billion. John Keells Holdings
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 303.90/304.10 against the US dollar on Wednesday, compared to 303.70/304.00 on Tuesday, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields continued to decline, indicating bullish sentiment in the bond market. In the secondary market, bond yields fell as follows: Additionally, treasury bill rates also traded lower: In the equity market, Colombo’s
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 303.00/50 to the US dollar on Wednesday, compared to 303.10/30 on Tuesday. Bond yields remained steady, with specific bonds quoted as follows: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index rose by 3.56 points to 12,121, and the S&P SL20 index increased by 0.17 percent or 6.02 points to 3,580.