Romania: Romania’s GDP virtually flat for third consecutive quarter

August 17, 2026

Romania’s GDP virtually flat for third consecutive quarter
Aug 17, 2026

Romania’s GDP virtually flat for third consecutive quarter.

Romania’s seasonally adjusted GDP remained constant in the second quarter of 2026, compared to Q1, and was 2% y/y lower than in the same period of (…)

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