Local News
Sri Lankan Markets See Mixed Performance: Rupee Slides and Stock Indices Slip.
May 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
On May 19, 2026, the Sri Lankan Rupee faced downward pressure against the US Dollar, while bond yields saw a broad increase across maturities. Simultaneously, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the day in negative territory despite an early-session rally.
Finance
Asian Stock Markets Surge to Record Highs Amid AI Boom and De-escalating Middle East Tensions.
May 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Asian markets hit record highs driven by intense demand for AI-related technology stocks and a potential easing of geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, leading to a drop in oil prices.
Finance
Market Disconnect: Are AI-Focused Stock Investments Blinding Investors to Global Realities?.
April 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM
University of Michigan professor Erik Gordon warns that stock investors are ignoring geopolitical and economic risks by hyper-focusing on AI, creating a potential bubble driven by hype rather than fundamentals.










