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Sri Lanka sovereign credit rating trajectory
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Sri Lanka sovereign credit rating trajectory
In late July 2026, Standard & Poor's reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating at CCC+, highlighting stronger tax collection and a notable rise in debt‑transparency scores that placed the country among the world’s fastest‑improving economies. Two days later, The Institute of International Finance’s 2026 report supported this, ranking Sri Lanka fourth among the world’s fastest‑improving economies for debt transparency and investor relations, with its score rising from 37.33 to 43.67. However, S&P noted that high public debt and reliance on external financing keep the profile vulnerable. By July 29, S&P Global Ratings reported that the rating remained stable at a B‑minus level, noting continued macro‑economic policy progress, citing progress in macroeconomic policy, political stability stability, and improved foreign‑exchange liquidity despite external shocks. shocks like cyclone Ditwa and Middle-East conflicts. The agency also pointed to noted an upgraded Transfer and Convertibility Assessment, reflecting growing investor confidence. The second report briefly mentioned similar positive outlooks for Papua New Guinea, but the focus remained on In late August 2026, Moody’s Ratings affirmed Sri Lanka’s credit‑rating trajectory. credit rating at Caa1 with a stable outlook. While acknowledging that fiscal reforms under an IMF program have improved revenue generation, Moody’s cautioned that the country faces a high debt burden, with debt projected to reach 95% of GDP in 2026, alongside significant challenges from high interest costs and external vulnerabilities.
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