CSE stays on the up amid unchanged policy rates

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The Colombo stock market remained on the up yesterday following the unchanged policy rates by the Central Bank, though investor activity was moderate judging by value and volume of trading.

The active S&P SL20 gained by 0.13% and the benchmark ASPI by 0.26%. Turnover was Rs. 5.56 billion involving 185.79 million shares.

First Capital said after a volatile trading session, the Colombo bourse yesterday closed on a higher note, with ASPI marking a gain of 56 points and closing at 21,338. Although the early trading hours saw profit taking pressure, a late recovery helped pare

early losses.

CINS, LFIN, HAYL, CFIN and COMB were the top positive contributors to the index. Both retail and HNW participation were neutral, which could have possibly been due to CBSL’s decision to maintain the current Overnight Policy Rate.

Turnover for the day reached Rs. 5.6 billion, reflecting a decrease of 21% compared to the monthly average that stands at around Rs. 7 billion. Capital Goods sector took the lead with a share of 27%, followed by a combined contribution of 29% from Diversified Financial sector and Banking sector. Foreign investors turned net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 118.3

million.