News - News Releases 2026
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20 August 2026
According to the Bank’s latest forecasts, the outlook for economic growth is expected to remain robust with GDP growth projected at 3.8% in 2026, 3.6% in 2027 and 3.8% in 2028. Growth is expected to be led by private consumption which is projected to continue to grow at a brisk pace. Compared to the Bank’s previous projections, the outlook for GDP growth has been revised up by 0.1 p.p. in 2026.
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13 August 2026
The Central Bank of Malta warns the public of the increased existence online of deepfake videos that artificially replicate the image and voice of various Central Bank Governors, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Mr Alexander Demarco. These are fake and are intended to deceive the public.
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04 August 2026
The Central Bank of Malta is encouraging members of the public to participate in the European Central Bank's (ECB) survey on the design of the next generation of euro banknotes and to contribute their views on the future appearance of Europe's single currency.
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03 August 2026
On 28 July, the Bank’s Chief Economist, Dr Aaron G. Grech, participated in a talk on economic and financial literacy for youths.
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03 August 2026
During the first quarter of 2026, growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) moderated when compared with the preceding quarter, although it remained robust.