📈 CSE Closes Bearish Week Down 1.52% Despite Friday Rebound

• Weekly Market Overview: The Colombo bourse faced a bearish week driven by rising Middle East tensions, high oil prices, and rising Treasury yields. Weekly ASPI fell 1.52%, while the active S&P SL20 lost 1.22%. • Friday Session Recovery: Snapping a four-day losing streak as global oil prices eased, ASPI rose 0.16% (+32.83 pts) to 21,056.26, and S&P SL20 gained 0.07% (+3.93 pts) to 5,928.89. Turnover crossed Rs. 1.3 Bn with 39 Mn+ shares traded. • Key Market Movers: DIAL, MELS, HAYL, HAYC, and CARS were the top index contributors. High-net-worth investors led buying activity, while retail participation remained average. • Sector Breakdown: The capital goods sector dominated daily turnover with a 27% share, while banking and materials sectors collectively added 32%. • Foreign Investor Activity: Foreign investors remained net sellers on Friday, recording a net outflow exceeding Rs. 5.9 Mn.