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February 18, 2026

Romania keeps policy rate at 6.5%, signals minor adjustment to inflation outlook
Feb 18, 2026

Romania keeps policy rate at 6.5%, signals minor adjustment to inflation outlook.

Romania’s central bank BNR on February 17 maintained the policy rate at 6.5%, in line with expectations, and signalled minor adjustments to the inflation outlook to be updated on February 18. The expectations about the first interest rate cut, which has been maintained at this level since August (…)

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