Economy

Business Forum   |   12 June, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Romania's inflation hits 10.85% in May 2026

Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 10.85% in May from 10.71% in April, driven by rising costs across all sectors, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Business Forum   |   11 June, 2026 at 9:01 AM

BCG: Romanian consumers grow more pessimistic amid economic fears

Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the country's economic and political outlook while continuing to prioritise spending and aggressively seek value, according to the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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