Romania: Romania’s industrial activity hits lowest level since lockdown in (…)

March 16, 2026

Romania’s industrial activity hits lowest level since lockdown in January
Mar 16, 2026

Romania’s industrial activity hits lowest level since lockdown in January.

Romania’s industrial production index contracted by 4.0 y/y in January, dragged down by a major 6.4% y/y plunge in manufacturing, partly offset by (…)

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