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- Sri Lanka’s Listed Companies Face Mixed Outlook as Cyclone Ditwah Reshapes Economic Landscape
Cyclone Ditwah, which unleashed one of Sri Lanka’s worst flooding disasters in two decades and affected all 25 districts, is set to trigger sweeping changes across the country’s equity markets, with impacts varying sharply by sector. According to an impact assessment, the disaster will push short-term inflation higher, strain tourism and financial sectors, and drive… Read more: Sri Lanka’s Listed Companies Face Mixed Outlook as Cyclone Ditwah Reshapes Economic Landscape - Market Optimism Fades as Sri Lanka Grapples With Massive Infrastructure Losses and Mounting Debt Challenges
Sri Lanka’s recent surge in investor optimism is unlikely to last, arguing that the country’s recovery remains “extremely fragile” especially in light of the devastating cyclone and floods that ravaged parts of the island this month. The assessment notes that the popular narrative of Sri Lanka being an “undervalued investment opportunity” stands in stark contrast… Read more: Market Optimism Fades as Sri Lanka Grapples With Massive Infrastructure Losses and Mounting Debt Challenges - Domestic Dollar Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand
In a recent domestic dollar bond auction held on December 3, 2025, the government offered a total of USD 50 million, with the possibility of upsizing the amount by an additional three times. The auction attracted significant interest from investors, reflecting a robust demand for fixed-rate securities in the current economic climate. Key Highlights: – Total… Read more: Domestic Dollar Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand - Sri Lankan Stocks Suffer Sharp Sell-Off as Trading Resumes After Deadly Floods and Cyclone
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a steep and unsettling decline today as trading resumed for the first time following the devastating floods and cyclone that wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) plunged 690.76 points, or 3.04%, closing at 22,022.06 — one of the sharpest single-day falls recorded this year. The S&P SL20 also… Read more: Sri Lankan Stocks Suffer Sharp Sell-Off as Trading Resumes After Deadly Floods and Cyclone - Colombo Stock Market Faces Rising Downside Risks Despite Reaching Record Highs
Sri Lanka’s stock market, which recently climbed past the 23,000-point threshold for the first time, is now showing clear signs of vulnerability as analysts warn that downside risks are beginning to outweigh upside potential. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) has hovered around 23,100, but market momentum appears fragile amid growing macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.… Read more: Colombo Stock Market Faces Rising Downside Risks Despite Reaching Record Highs - Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Sees Sharp One-Day Drop
The Sri Lankan equity market experienced a noticeable sell-off today, as the all-share index (ASPI) plunged by approximately 338.72 points, representing a decline of about 1.47%, to close at 22,644.31 This drop comes on the back of recent weakness in the market: over the past week the market has already fallen about 2.1%. Meanwhile the CSE’s daily summary confirms… Read more: Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Sees Sharp One-Day Drop
