Romania: IMF forecasts 0.5% recession in Romania in 2026, slower recovery (…)

October 13, 2026

IMF forecasts 0.5% recession in Romania in 2026, slower recovery in 2027
Oct 13, 2026

IMF forecasts 0.5% recession in Romania in 2026, slower recovery in 2027.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sharply revised its estimates for Romania’s economy this month, forecasting a recession this year and a (…)

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