Global tariffs and geopolitical shockwaves trigger broad market selloff on CSE - Breaking News | Daily Mirror

Daily Mirror LK · 🇱🇰 public Sri Lanka · Jun 03, 2026 · 297 words · By DM Editorial

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Reply To: Name - Reply Comment By Almas Equities Research The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower as investor sentiment deteriorated amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and fresh trade policy concerns.

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What happened

Why it matters

Rising uncertainty surrounding ongoing war conditions, coupled with the announcement of new tariff measures imposed by the United States on foreign exporters, triggered a risk-off sentiment across regional and local markets.

Common ground

The combined external shocks led to broad-based selling pressure, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling sharply during the session before closing down 166.55 points, or 0.55%, at 22,011.10.

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Claim 1: “The All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling sharply during the session before closing down 166.55 points, or 0.55%, at 22,011.10.”

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The specific closing value (22,011.10) and the point drop (166.55) are reported by multiple independent web sources, including EconomyNext and another news report.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) (Sinhala: කොළඹ ව්‍යාපාර වස්තු හුවමාරුව, romanized: Kolamba Vyapara Vasthu Huvamaruva; Tamil: கொழும்பு பங்கு பரிவர்த்தனை) is the main stock exchange in Sri Lanka that u…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo_Stock_Exchange

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombo Stock Exchange Sector indices are a set of sector based price indices in the Colombo Stock Exchange. The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is the main stock exchange in Sri Lanka. In addition …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo_Stock_Exchange_Sector_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE, nicknamed "the Big Board") is an American stock exchange headquartered at the New York Stock Exchange Building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New Yo…
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Claim 2: “Market turnover remained moderate at LKR 2.05 billion”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for 'Total' companies and general stock exchange Wikipedia pages; no source confirms the LKR 2.05 billion turnover for the specific Wednesday in question.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — National Stock Exchange of India Limited, also known as the National Stock Exchange (NSE), is an Indian stock exchange based in Mumbai. It is the 5th largest stock exchange in the world by total mark…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Saudi Exchange (Arabic: تداول السعودية‎) or Tadāwul (Arabic: تداول‎) is a stock exchange in Saudi Arabia. Tadāwul was formed in 2007 as a joint stock company and the sole entity authorized to act as a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Exchange

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World Trade Center (also known as WTC Colombo or WTCC) (Sinhala: ලෝක වෙළෙඳ මධ්‍යස්ථානය, romanized: Lōka Veḷen̆da Madhyasthānaya; Tamil: உலக வர்த்தக மையம், romanized: Ulaka Varttaka Maiyam) is a 15…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Center_Colombo

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Claim 3: “The S&P SL20 also declined by 32.82 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 6,097.83.”

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The decline of 32.82 points (0.54%) to settle at 6,097.83 is consistently reported across multiple independent news sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 19, 2026 ... The S&P SL20 also declined by 32.82 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 6,097.83. ... the S&P SL20 slipped 10.60 points (0.17%) to close at 6,210.72.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... The ASPI was down 166.55 points at 22,011.10, while the more liquid S&P SL20 was down 0.54 percent, or 32.82 points, at 6,097.83. Positive ...
https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-lower-as-aspi…

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web search NEUTRAL — 21 hours ago ... ... closing down 166.55 points, or 0.55%, at 22,011.10. The S&P SL20 also declined by 32.82 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 6,097.83. Market ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaR9LgLs9YV/

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Claim 4: “total share volume reached 109.87 million shares”

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The provided evidence contains general information about stock markets and the CSE but does not mention the specific volume of 109.87 million shares.

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Claim 5: “The Consumer Durables Goods sector led overall market turnover, contributing LKR 0.41 billion from 17.73 million shares traded.”

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The evidence provided discusses the consumer durables sector in India or general economic theory, but does not provide the specific turnover figures for the CSE Consumer Durables Goods sector on the date in question.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In economics, effective demand (ED) in a market is the demand for a product or service which occurs when purchasers are constrained in a different market. It contrasts with notional demand, which is …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In economics, inflation is an increase in the average price of goods and services in terms of money. This increase is measured using a price index, typically a consumer price index (CPI). When the gen…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The recession of 1937–1938 was an economic downturn that occurred during the Great Depression in the United States. By the spring of 1937, production, profits, and wages had regained their early 1929 …
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Claim 6: “DIAL.N was the largest drag on the index, shedding 15.56 points”

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Claim 7: “the counter [DIAL.N] closed down 2.51%”

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Claim 8: “TJL.N was the dominant counter within the sector, accounting for LKR 0.36 billion in turnover and 11.49 million shares traded.”

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The evidence provided for this claim is irrelevant (Etsy gift baskets) and does not mention TJL.N's turnover or share volume for the session.

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover delightful tea and biscuit gift baskets, perfect for tea lovers and thoughtful gifting. Explore curated selections featuring artisanal teas, gourmet biscuits, and charming pairings, offering …
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover delightful tea and biscuit gift hampers, perfect for any occasion. Explore artisanal blends, sweet treats, and thoughtful pairings for a truly special gift.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 9, 2026 · Food gift baskets and food care packages make a thoughtful gift for special occasions. Here are the best, according to editor testing.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-food-gift-basket…

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Claim 9: “The largest crossing was recorded in TJL.N, amounting to LKR 0.34 billion involving 10.84 million shares.”

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The evidence mentions Teejay Lanka (TJL.N) in the context of quarterly profits and general analysis, but does not confirm the specific crossing of LKR 0.34 billion for 10.84 million shares.

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web search NEUTRAL — TJL continued its positive trajectory in 3QFY2024, experiencing a notable net profit growth of 230.4%YoY, totaling LKR 477.4Mn, albeit falling below our expectations due to a slower than anticipated r…
https://firstcapital.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TJL-Earni…

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web search NEUTRAL — Research Teejay Lanka's (COSE:TJL.N0000) fundamentals, past performance, valuation, dividends and more.Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 34% per year but the company’s…
https://simplywall.st/stocks/lk/consumer-durables/cose-tjl.n…

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Claim 10: “Market breadth was notably weak, with 45 gainers against 173 decliners”

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Claim 11: “Crossings accounted for LKR 0.45 billion, representing 22% of total market turnover.”

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The specific figure of LKR 0.45 billion (22%) is mentioned in one web search result, while other results for different dates show different figures (e.g., LKR 0.29 Bn), meaning it is not corroborated by multiple sources for the same event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 19, 2026 ... Total market turnover stood at LKR 2.32 Bn, with share volume recorded at 93.16 Mn shares. Crossings accounted for LKR 0.29 Bn, representing 12% ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 12, 2026 ... US - Iran Deal Prospects Lift Stocks Higher As ASPI Staged A 1.75% Rebound... Colombo Stock Exchange staged a strong rebound today with the ...
https://www.facebook.com/capitaltrustsecurities/posts/us-ira…

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web search NEUTRAL — 21 hours ago ... ... totalled LKR 0.29 Bn, representing 16% of overall ... Crossings accounted for LKR 0.45 billion, representing 22% of total market turnover.
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Claim 12: “JKH.N provided the only meaningful support, adding 5.35 points”

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Claim 13: “DIAL.N saw significant activity with LKR 0.64 billion in turnover and 1.48 million shares traded”

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