National Bank of Romania keeps key rate at 6.50% amid high inflation
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.
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.
The Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided on Friday to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50%.

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