Sri Lanka: Chemical spill unlikely to alter weak tourism recovery
Chemical spill will have devastating ecological effects, but macro impact likely to be minimal (0.1-0.2% of GDP max)
Covid wave likely to hamper tourism recovery, with minimal earnings before Dec-Mar peak season
BOP pressures will therefore persist; retain Hold on Sri Lanka ‘21s and ‘24s and bearish outlook for equities

Senior Economist @ Tellimer Research
Strategy & Head of Equity Research @ Tellimer Research
