According to the poll, the 2 biggest catalysts for the CSE are Oil prices and the upcoming Budget.
Yesterday, Brent surged 5% to $105, dragging the ASPI down 280 points (-1.38%). This morning, Brent has eased to $103.50.
With the Budget just 20+ market days away, the ASPI is at a critical level of 20,234.
Yet, unlike many previous downturns, Sri Lanka’s economic and corporate fundamentals remain strong despite external headwinds.
📊 Market PER: 10.80
📉 RSI: 18 (deeply oversold)
So, what’s holding the market back?
Liquidity and sentiment.
Both can change very quickly. Will that be the turning point?
"If stock market crashes, I will close it down"
President's remark may be sarcastic, but given the weight he carries, it was highly irresponsible. Especially considering the forex inflows #SriLanka is getting via capital markets at present
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