Economy | 14 January, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Romania's central bank to start cutting rates this year, says ING
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.
Romania's economy delivered a mild upside surprise in the third quarter, with flash estimates pointing to 1.6% annual growth, above expectations. However, the economy still contracted by 0.2% versus the previous quarter. After nine months of 2025, the economy is 0.8% above the same period of 2024, according to a report by ING Bank Romania.
Romanian inflation eased slightly to 9.8% in October from 9.9% in September, with declining food prices providing some relief while services inflation remained elevated. The National Bank of Romania is expected to maintain current rates until mid-2026.
Romania's inflation will finish the year at 9.6%, according to ING Bank Romania economists. This projection comes as the country's inflation is expected...
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