Macroeconomics
Net Investment in Romania Down 3.1% in 1Q 2017
Net investments in the Romanian economy dropped by 3.1% on the year in the first quarter of 2017, to RON12.83 billion, data from the country's statistics board showed Wednesday.
Romanian Economy Grows 5.7% in 1Q 2017
Romania's gross domestic product grew an annual 5.7% and 5.6% in seasonally adjusted data, a second reading by the country's statistics board showed Wednesday.
Romania Adjusted Retail Sales Down 0.2% on Month in April
Romanian adjusted retail sales, excluding vehicle sales, decreased 0.2% in April compared with March, while it unadjusted terms retail sales grew 2.6% on the month in April, data from the co...
Romania Unemployment Rate Flat On Month In April, At 5.3%
Romania's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat on month in April, at 5.3%, the country's statistics board said Wednesday.
SME Council Sees Impact Of Public Wage Law On Budget Expenditure At RON42B Until 2022
The National Council of Romanian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, or CNIPMMR, on Monday said it expects the impact of the public sector wage law on budget expenditure to reach RON34 billi...
Over 70% of CFA Romania Analysts See Leu Weakening in Next 12 Months
Over 70% of CFA Romania analysts expect the Romanian leu to weaken in the next 12 months and the economic growth index grew in April to 60.8 points, the institution said Friday.
Romania Posts RON1.35B Budget Surplus In January-April 2017
Romania's general consolidated budget posted a surplus of RON1.35 billion in January-April 2017, or 0.17% of the gross domestic product (GDP), finance ministry data showed Thursday.
IMF Warns Romania Budget Deficit Could Reach 3.7% of GDP in 2017
The International Monetary Fund warned Thursday Romania's budget deficit will reach 3.7% of gross domestic product in 2017 and 3.9% of GDP in 2018 and measures are needed to reduce it.
Eurostat: Romania Posts Lowest Annual Inflation Rate In The EU, In April 2017
Romania posted the lowest annual inflation rate, of 0.6%, in the European Union, in April 2017, and one of the lowest monthly inflation rates, of 0.2%, according to data published on Wednesd...