Stock market to operate as normal

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday said trading would function as per regular trading hours, despite the mobility restrictions coming into place from tonight. 

“The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) confirms that trading will function as per regular trading hours from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., on May 24, 25 and 28, 2021. However, the market will be closed on May 26 and 27, 2021, due to the Vesak Poya holidays,” a CSE statement said.