The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher on Tuesday, as indicated by data on its site. The broader All Share Index rose by 0.37 percent, or 42.09 points, closing at 11,293, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index increased by 0.39 percent, or 12.44 points, ending at 3,226. Turnover for the day was 582 million rupees,
On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger at 301.90/302.10 to the US dollar, according to dealers. This improvement follows Friday’s closing rate of 302.20/302.30. In the bond market, yields have edged up slightly. The yield on a bond maturing on December 15, 2026, was quoted at 10.65/10.75 percent, up from 10.45/10.60 percent. Similarly, the
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened almost unchanged at 302.10/30 to the US dollar on Friday, maintaining stability from the previous day’s close of 302.20/30. Bond yields remained broadly steady, according to dealers. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields were largely stable: In the equities market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) opened 32.66 points higher
On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened at 302.35/50 against the US dollar, showing little change from the previous day. The rupee had closed at 302.40/50 on Wednesday. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields remained largely stable. Notable quotes include: In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index rose by 10.34 points to 11,416, while
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 302.40/70 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to dealers. The rupee had closed at 302.48/55 to the greenback on Tuesday. Bond yields remained broadly steady, and stocks opened down by 0.41 percent. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields were as follows: In the equities market, Colombo’s All Share
On Tuesday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened stronger at 302.20/35 against the US dollar, according to dealers. This is an improvement from Monday’s closing rate of 302.63/73. Bond yields remained broadly stable, while stocks experienced a slight decline. In the secondary bond market, treasury bond yields were steady. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026,
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
On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 303.05/15 against the US dollar, improving from the previous day’s closing rate of 303.25/40. In the bond market, yields were up across various maturities. In equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index opened 3.07 points higher at 11,643, while the S&P SL20 of more liquid stocks rose 0.06%
On Wednesday, the Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a slight uptick following the central bank’s policy rate cut earlier in the day. The All Share Index (ASPI) rose by 0.90%, or 104.45 points, to close at 11,701, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index increased by 1.35%, or 45.40 points, ending at 3,414. Despite the positive