Romania: Romanian Leu Gains More Ground Against The Euro, Ends Week At (…)

May 8, 2026

Romanian Leu Gains More Ground Against The Euro, Ends Week At RON5.2364/EUR On May 8
May 8, 2026

Romanian Leu Gains More Ground Against The Euro, Ends Week At RON5.2364/EUR On May 8.

The Romanian leu continued to gain ground against the euro by midday Friday (May 8), when the central bank set the reference rate at RON5.2364 per (…)

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