CSE down 0.48% amid renewed concerns over Mideast peace

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The Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week in red amid cautious investor sentiment over uncertainties the Middle East peace deal would hold

Only 51 counters made gains against 164 that declined as the ASPI ended down 0.48% or 107.79 points at 22,253.52 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.32% or 19.59 points to 6,195.71.

Market turnover was nearly Rs. 1.2 billion on over 44 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net sellers on a net outflow of Rs. 154.6 million.

First Capital Research said investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over potential disruptions to global trade routes, weighing on risk appetite.

Both HNW and retail participation remained at low levels. The main negative contributors to the ASPI were JKH, SPEN, DFCC, COMB, and ACL. The capital goods sector led the daily turnover with a share of 30%, followed by the banking, and insurance sectors collectively contributing 29%.