Romania: Central Bank: Romania Private Lending Up 8.2% YOY in September (…)

October 23, 2026

Central Bank: Romania Private Lending Up 8.2% YOY in September 2026 to RON480B
Oct 23, 2026

Central Bank: Romania Private Lending Up 8.2% YOY in September 2026 to RON480B.

Romania private lending in September 2026 posted an increase of 8.2% from the year-earlier period, to RON480.3 billion, and of 0.7% against August (…)

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