Romania: BCR expects Romania’s real GDP to contract by 0.7% in 2026

September 16, 2026

BCR expects Romania’s real GDP to contract by 0.7% in 2026
Sep 16, 2026

BCR expects Romania’s real GDP to contract by 0.7% in 2026.

Impacted by political instability and an ailing current account balance, the country nevertheless “appears to be emerging from recession,” (…)

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