Economy
EBRD sees slowing Romanian economy in 2025
The EBRD has slightly revised its forecasts for the Romanian economy's growth in 2025 but maintained its predictions for 2026, according to a recent report.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) reached €8.45 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 26.9% increase (€1.79 billion euros) compared to the same period of last year,
The Romanian leu fell on Thursday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.1222
Romanian Business Leaders (RBL), the foundation comprising over 500 local entrepreneurs, has named Sergiu Neguț, Co-Founder of FintechOS, as President.
The Romanian leu (RON) depreciated on Tuesday against the euro, which the National Bank of Romania (BNR) calculated at RON 5.0378.
Cătălin Predoiu has been named Interim PM following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu. The appointment was approved by Interim President Ilie Bolojan.
Romania's Social Democrat PM Marcel Ciolacu resigned on Monday evening, citing dwindling support for the ruling government coalition following Sunday's first round of presidential elections.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% in March 2025, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous year, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The Romanian currency leu has depreciated on Monday against major currencies, following the first round of presidential elections in Romania.
George Simion, the President of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), and independent candidate Nicușor Dan, Mayor of Bucharest, have emerged as winners
Close to 12,000 Romanians that are abroad had already voted by Friday morning in the first round of presidential elections.
A study by Forvis Mazars Group reveals that while C-suite executives in Romania and CEE remain largely optimistic about growth.
The Macroeconomic Confidence Index, compiled by the CFA Romania Association, has shown a modest increase in March 2025, rising by 7.3 points to 43.9 points.
The World Bank projects that economic growth in the Europe and Central Asia region will decelerate in the coming years, while Romania will stay on a growth path.
The IMF has lowered its growth projections for the Romanian economy this year, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report published on Tuesday.
Romania recorded the highest government deficit among EU member states in 2024, standing at -9.3% of GDP.
A new study reveals that Romanian entrepreneurs are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and concern as they face an increasingly unstable global economy.
The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) globally has seen a significant rise, according to Knight Frank's latest Wealth Report.
Romania's annual inflation rate fell to 4.86% in March 2025, down from 5.02% in February, according to data released on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices were showing a significant upward trend in the first few hours of trading on Thursday compared to the previous day's close.
Romanians are preparing to spend an average of RON 800 (€160) on food and preparations for Easter, reveals a recent study by Raiffeisen Bank, in collaboration with Appinio.
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided on Monday to maintain the key interest rate at 6.5%, while warning that the inflation rate could pick up in Q2 2025 and the labor market remain unfazed.
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market saw 57 transactions in Q1 2025, an 8% rise compared to the same period last year.
Every index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange recorded a decline at the beginning of the trading day on Monday.
Eurostat data shows that 18 member states recorded surpluses, eight recorded deficits and one member state had its current account in balance in Q4 2024.
The Ministry of Energy has launched the second auction within the state aid scheme in the form of Contracts for Difference (CfD) to support the production of electricity from wind and photovoltaic projects.
The EBRD has slightly revised its forecasts for the Romanian economy's growth in 2025 but maintained its predictions for 2026, according to a recent report.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) reached €8.45 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 26.9% increase (€1.79 billion euros) compared to the same period of last year,
OMV Petrom is expanding its electric mobility infrastructure by adding rapid charging services for electric trucks, with 400 kW charging stations in its network.
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has announced a 19% increase in revenues for Q1 2025, reaching nearly RON 740 million (€144 million).