The traditional December shopping surge has weakened across Europe, with Romania recording a 20% increase in non-food sales during the holiday month compared to the previous 11 months, according to Colliers analysis of Eurostat data from 2015-2024.
The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator compiled by CFA Romania Association fell by 7.3 points in October 2025, reflecting continued economic uncertainty in the country.
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.
The annual inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached 9.8% in October 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
CEE economies have been delivering solid GDP growth, outpacing many Western European peers despite external trade uncertainties and recent inflationary pressures, according to Colliers' latest report.
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 9.88% in September, a marginal increase from the 9.85% recorded in August, according to the latest data from the INS.
The National Bank of Romania (NBR) has decided to keep its monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.50% per annum, following a meeting of its Board on October 8.
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...
The IMF projects that Romania's economy will grow by 1% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, according to a report released at the end of a mission in the country.
Romania's annual inflation rate has surged to 7.8% in July 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous month, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania's inflation rate, already among the highest in CEE at 5.8% as of June 2025, is projected to rise sharply, could potentially reach close to 9% in the coming months.
Romania's fiscal package is expected to have a substantial budgetary impact, estimated at 1.1% of GDP this year and 3.5% in 2026, finds an analysis by Fitch Ratings.
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.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) for January-November 2025 reached €29.77 billion, down €299.6 million (-1.0%) compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR) has unanimously decided to support the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, backing the decision made by the European Association of Chambers of Commerce (Eurochambres) at its November 2024 General Assembly.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has allocated over RON 3.8 billion (€760 million) to support public investments and clear arrears in key sectors including development, transport and agriculture.