Romania: Romania’s current account deficit up 1.5% y/y to EUR 30.5 mln in (…)

August 17, 2026

Romania’s current account deficit up 1.5% y/y to EUR 30.5 mln in 12 months to June
Aug 17, 2026

Romania’s current account deficit up 1.5% y/y to EUR 30.5 mln in 12 months to June.

Romania’s current account (CA) deficit has more than doubled to EUR 2.96 billion in June on higher imports and dividend outflows, bringing the (…)

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