Macau Inflation Rate Slows in January

2026-03-02 09:46 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Macau eased to 0.54% in January 2026, the lowest in four months, down from 0.69% in December.

The main downward pressure came from lower inflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.85% vs 1.27% in December) and household furnishings and services (0.37% vs 0.52%).

Costs also fell for transport (-0.93% vs 0.56%) and recreation, sport, and culture (-2.06% vs 1.89%).

On the other hand, price growth picked up for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.21% vs 0.80%), housing and fuels (0.38% vs 0.17%), health (0.58% vs 0.65%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.32% vs 1.84%).

Costs also rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.65% vs -0.44%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices were nearly unchanged, rising only 0.02%, down from a 0.17% gain in December.



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Macau Inflation Rate Slows in January
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