The Monetary Authority of Macao published the preliminary findings of the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV consultation. The IMF mission forecast economic growth of 3.3% in 2026 and broadly stable medium-term growth of about 3%, while assessing Macao’s financial system as sound overall and noting the government’s fiscal capacity and increasing diversification of financial activities. The IMF recognized progress toward appropriate economic diversification and identified opportunities from the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, links with Portuguese-speaking countries and the government’s Guidance Fund. It recommended improving the business environment and public-sector efficiency, strengthening public financial management, developing skilled workers, using digital and artificial intelligence technologies to raise productivity and investing further in climate-resilient infrastructure. The IMF will publish its detailed staff report within two months.
Monetary Authority of Macao2026-07-29
Monetary Authority of Macao reports IMF forecast of 3.3% growth and a sound financial system
The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the IMF expects Macao’s economy to grow 3.3% in 2026 and assessed its financial system as sound overall. The IMF recommended further economic diversification, stronger public financial management, greater use of digital and artificial intelligence technologies and additional climate-resilient infrastructure investment.