Romania: Economic pessimism dominates consumers in Romania, studies show

September 15, 2026

Economic pessimism dominates consumers in Romania, studies show
Sep 15, 2026

Economic pessimism dominates consumers in Romania, studies show.

According to the MKOR Consumer Sentiment Romania study, which tracks general economic sentiment from Q3 2023 to Q2 2026, fewer than 1 in 10 (…)

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