Romania: Romania’s GDP steady in Q2, but full-year recession seems unavoidable

September 8, 2026

Romania’s GDP steady in Q2, but full-year recession seems unavoidable
Sep 8, 2026

Romania’s GDP steady in Q2, but full-year recession seems unavoidable.

The INS data confirmed the flash estimate announced in August. For the first half of the year, economic activity contracted by 0.7% y/y. Under (…)

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