Economy

Business Forum   |   20 May, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Romania champions EU inflation in April

Romania continued to record the highest inflation rate in April, which was more than double compared to the euro area rate.

Business Forum   |   19 May, 2025 at 5:35 AM

Bucharest Mayor wins presidential bid in Romania

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won the second round of presidential elections in Romania as an independent candidate, defeating George Simion, leader of the nationalistic AUR party.

Business Forum   |   15 May, 2025 at 8:10 AM

FDI in Romania falls sharply in Q1 2025

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Romania decreased to €1.67 billion in Q1 2025, down over 32% versus the same period last year.

Business Forum   |   14 May, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Romania's inflation remains steady in April 2025

Romania's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased marginally by 0.07% compared to March 2025, while the annual inflation rate reached 4.9% by April 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Business Forum   |   13 May, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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.

Business Forum   |   8 May, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Euro jumps to new high against leu

The Romanian leu fell on Thursday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.1222

Business Forum   |   6 May, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Cătălin Predoiu named Romania's Interim PM

Cătălin Predoiu has been named Interim PM following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu. The appointment was approved by Interim President Ilie Bolojan.

Business Forum   |   5 May, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Romania's unemployment slightly falls in March

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).

Business Forum   |   5 May, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Romanian Leu falls against major currencies

The Romanian currency leu has depreciated on Monday against major currencies, following the first round of presidential elections in Romania.

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