Asia-Pacific Markets Navigate Geopolitical Hopes Amidst Regional Economic Headwinds

Asia-Pacific markets show cautious optimism following U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, yet regional economies grapple with currency volatility in India and operational challenges for China's airlines.

•May 22nd 26

Digital Services Tax in Sri Lanka: What You Need to Know

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Is the Digital Services VAT Gazette Ultra Vires? Should the VAT Act Be Amended Again?

Sanka De Alwis, ACA, B.Sc. (Bus. Admin. Sp.) (USJP) Tax Consultant•Sep 22nd 25

World Bank's Senior Managing Director, Axel van Trotsenburg, Photo: Reuters

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World Bank Demands Radical Debt Transparency and Its Impact on Sri Lanka

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Global Commodity Supply Shocks Deepen Amid El Niño Threats and Shipping Bottlenecks

A convergence of climate disruptions, geopolitical bottlenecks, and energy inventory anxieties is fueling fresh concerns over global commodity supply chains and prolonged inflation.

forex commodities•2 hours ago

Salesforce Earnings Loom as Pivotal Test for Software Sector's AI Resilience

Salesforce Inc. prepares to report its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, offering a critical test of whether the enterprise software giant can dispel artificial intelligence anxieties and revive its lagging stock price.

earnings reports•8 hours ago

Global Markets React to US-Iran Peace Progress and Regional Economic Shifts

Global financial markets are adjusting to geopolitical developments, with base metals advancing on US-Iran peace talks, while regional factors like Australia's soft CPI and India's heatwave drive localized asset movements.

forex commodities•14 hours ago

Dollar Slips as Yields Fall and Traders Trim Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The US dollar edged lower as Treasury yields slipped and market participants scaled back expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, amid broader geopolitical and sector-specific shifts.

forex commodities•20 hours ago

SpaceX IPO Roadshow and Eli Lilly's $3.8 Billion Vaccine Push Ignite Market Momentum

Space and satellite stocks surged as SpaceX kicked off its highly anticipated IPO roadshow, while Eli Lilly announced a $3.8 billion acquisition spree to re-enter the vaccine market.

stock market•May 26th 26

Taiwan Overtakes India in Stock Market Value Amid Shifting Asian Financial Dynamics

Taiwan has surpassed India in total stock market capitalization, driven by a global surge in technology momentum stocks, even as regional bond and currency markets face mounting pressures.

stock market•May 26th 26

Global Markets Navigate Geopolitical Tension, Yuan Forecasts, and Commodity Supply Shifts

The US dollar firmed and copper held gains amid Middle East peace doubts, while Macquarie projected a massive yuan surge and energy markets reacted to supply developments in Australia and China.

forex commodities•May 26th 26

Iran Conflict Squeezes India's Gas Power Supply Amid Record Summer Demand

India's gas-fired power generation has fallen to a six-year low as geopolitical tensions disrupt fuel shipments during a record-breaking summer heatwave.

forex commodities•May 25th 26

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5.45%

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC

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LKR2.00

5.26%

Tess Agro PLC

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LKR2.00

5.26%

E M L Consultants PLC

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LKR10.20

5.15%

Harischandra Mills PLC

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LKR5849.00

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Amana Takaful Life PLC

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LKR25.50

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