📉 CSE Starts Week on a Weak Note Down 0.62% Amid Muted Sentiment

• Overall Indices: Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened the week in red as the ASPI fell 0.62% (-125.63 pts) to 20,059.42, while the S&P SL20 declined 0.66% (-38.08 pts) to 5,700.75. • Market Breadth & Movers: Market breadth was negative with 141 decliners against 59 gainers. Top negative drag on the ASPI came from DIAL, HNB, HHL, OSEA, and JKH. • Activity & Foreign Flow: Turnover reached over Rs. 680 million on 33.6 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net sellers with an outflow of Rs. 39.3 million. Off-board transactions were recorded in JKH and SAMP. • Sector Breakdown: The banking sector dominated market turnover contributing 28%, while capital goods and materials sectors collectively accounted for 37%. • Market Sentiment: Cautious sentiment persisted due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, keeping retail investor participation at subdued levels.