Romania: Erste Group sees bullish Romania forecast at risk after (…)

February 2, 2026

Erste Group sees bullish Romania forecast at risk after disappointing January sentiment data
Feb 2, 2026

Erste Group sees bullish Romania forecast at risk after disappointing January sentiment data.

Austria’s Erste Group has maintained its forecast for Romania’s economic growth at 1.3% in 2025, a scenario considered highly likely and consistent with a mild technical recession episode in H2, followed by growth of around 2.1% in 2026. However, Erste’s analysts warned that downside risks are (…)

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