FINANCIAL CHRONICLE

Encyclopedia of Financial News

Home |Latest | Business | Economy | Markets | World | Featured | Discussions

,

Blue-Chip Index Leads Market Higher in Ninth Straight Gain

by

Sienna De Silva
in ,

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a significant rise in its market indices today, marking the ninth consecutive session of upward momentum. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) saw a substantial increase of 278.16 points, equating to a 1.21% rise from the previous trading session. Consequently, the ASPI concluded the day at 23,292.91 points.

A notable feature of today’s trading was the robust performance of the S&P SL20 Index, which climbed by 2.19%. The index advanced by 136.41 points, closing at 6,363.85 points by the end of trading.

Market turnover for the day reached Rs. 6.59 billion, reflecting sustained investor engagement in the local equity market.

Latest News

  • Gold Surges Beyond $5,200 Amid Dollar’s Four-Year Low Decline

    Gold Surges Beyond $5,200 Amid Dollar’s Four-Year Low Decline

    Gold surpassed the $5,200 mark for the first time on Wednesday, following a rise of more than 3% on Tuesday. This surge occurred as the dollar plummeted to its lowest point in nearly four years, amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and in anticipation of a U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. As of 01:53 GMT, spot

    Read more

  • Record 223,000 Tourists Arrive in 2026

    Record 223,000 Tourists Arrive in 2026

    As of 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed a total of 223,645 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The data highlights that India is the leading source of visitors, contributing 41,603 tourists, which represents 19.0% of the total arrivals. The United Kingdom follows with 23,329 visitors, while Russia accounts for 22,876 arrivals.

    Read more