Economy
World Bank cuts Romania's growth forecast for 2026
The World Bank revised down Romania's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, compared to the 1.9% predicted in June 2025 and 2.6% estimated in January 2025.
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The World Bank revised down Romania's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, compared to the 1.9% predicted in June 2025 and 2.6% estimated in January 2025.
Banks in Central Eastern South-Eastern Europe report improving trends, with credit demand remaining robust, particularly from companies, while banks anticipate improvement in credit supply following a period of contraction.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Enery has started construction of the Ogrezeni hybrid renewable energy project in Giurgiu County, Romania.
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.