Economy | 30 April, 2025 at 3:12 PM
CEE executives have strong outlook for business growth in 2025
A study by Forvis Mazars Group reveals that while C-suite executives in Romania and CEE remain largely optimistic about growth.
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 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 IT&C sector has a contribution of nearly 8% to the Romanian GDP, according to a message from interim president Ilie Bolojan.
Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.
Romania's unemployment rate at the end of February 2025 was 3.37%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points compared to the previous month.
Productivity in Romania has increased from 26% in 2008 to 44% in 2024, with women making a notable contribution, according to an analysis of Alpha Bank.
Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook on Romania's rating from stable to negative due to growing concerns about the nation's fiscal strength in the coming years.
The average shopping cart value for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Romania increased by approximately 9% in 2023 compared to 2022
Romanian private equity firm Roca Investments has announced the completion of an amicable separation process within its agricultural holding, resulting in a full divestment from cereals producer RDF.
The 2025 landscape is marked by geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Romanian presidential elections, contributing to a cautious business environment.
About 18% of the total number of vacancies was concentrated in manufacturing (6,300 vacancies) and the rate was 0.59%.
Government representatives have participated in a series of consultations with Romania's international financial partners to analyze latest financial and economic developments.
On a gross basis, compared with the same quarter in 2023, GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 0.7%.
The report finds that managing risk can no longer be a siloed activity relegated to annual planning or discussions between high-ranking officials.
Colliers consultants forecast economic growth of just over 2% in 2025, but caution that there are significant risks we could result in a softer outcome.
Optional pension funds in Romania can allocate up to 10% of their total assets to private equity investment funds in Romania, the EU, and OECD countries.
BCR achieved a net profit of RON 742 million (€149 million) during Q1 2025, marking a 19.8% increase compared to the RON 620 million (€125 million) in Q1 2024
A study by Forvis Mazars Group reveals that while C-suite executives in Romania and CEE remain largely optimistic about growth.
OMV Petrom concluded the first quarter of this year with a net profit of RON 1.07 billion (€200 million), a 24% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
Engie Romania has announced the acquisition of a 54 MW wind farm project in Mereni, Constanța. The deal contributes to the company's goal of reaching 1 GW of installed capacity.