The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) posted a strong recovery on Thursday (April 10), echoing a broader rebound in global markets after the United States delayed the implementation of new import tariffs that had earlier shaken investor confidence worldwide.
The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) soared by 704.88 points, or 4.7%, to close at 15,580.83—marking one of the most significant single-day gains in recent months. The S&P SL20 Index, which tracks the performance of 20 leading companies, also surged by 290.94 points to end the day at 4,643.63, reflecting a robust 6.68% gain.
Market turnover reached Rs. 6.97 billion, substantially higher than in recent sessions, as investor activity intensified amid renewed optimism.