📈 CSE Snaps Three-Month Losing Streak in August

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) returned to positive territory in August, posting its first monthly gains for both benchmark indices since April. • Monthly Performance: • ASPI: Gained 0.99% in August, reversing part of July's 5.09% decline. • S&P SL20: Rose 1.17% in August, recovering from a 4.27% drop in July. • Year-to-Date (YTD) Trends: • ASPI: Down 5.68% YTD. • S&P SL20: Down 2.40% YTD. • Market Context: • Rebound follows a weak May–July stretch for the ASPI and choppy movement for the S&P SL20. • August's modest recovery contrasts with late 2025, which saw six consecutive monthly gains from July through December.