𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬; 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 The Colombo Bourse began the week on a negative note, pressured by uncertainties surrounding Middle East tensions, proposed peace talks, and rising oil prices, which raised concerns over sustaining economic momentum despite positive first-quarter achievements. Retail activity remained strong, particularly in Softlogic group counters, contributing approximately 25% to total turnover. However, cautious investor sentiment continued to weigh on value stocks, limiting broader market participation and overall performance. https://t.co/4Ktx6L8WEI