Romania: Central Bank: Romania’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks To EUR5.3B (…)

May 18, 2026

Central Bank: Romania’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks To EUR5.3B YoY In January-March 2026
May 18, 2026

Central Bank: Romania’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks To EUR5.3B YoY In January-March 2026.

Romania's current account deficit decreased to EUR5.3 billion in January-March 2026, EUR815 million below the level recorded in January-March (…)

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