Financial markets and ‘main street' economy moving in opposite directions: analyst

Says stock market gains largely bypass the majority

- SANATH NANAYAKKARE

While headlines celebrate the Colombo Stock Exchange's bullish run, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) recently rising by 2.6%, the average Sri Lankan is left wondering: How does this actually affect my daily life? The stark reality is that macroeconomic stability often yields a mixed bag for ordinary citizens.

Some costs rise, while others see fleeting relief, and financial policies rarely translate into tangible benefits for the working class.

To understand this disconnect, The Island Financial Review spoke with an economic analyst who wished to remain anonymous.

When asked about the stock market rally, the expert noted that while it benefits some, the gains largely bypass the majority.