Brokers in Sri Lanka’s stock exchange have said that speculation around an impending UNHRC resolution is affecting investor confidence, despite an increase in foreign inflows.
Analysts said that most investors were waiting for the outcome of the resolution, which could have an impact on Sri Lanka’s economy, Reuters reported.
Today's turnover was Rs804.5mn ($6.16mn), less than this year's daily average of about Rs980.3mn.
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