Macroeconomics
Net Investments In Romania Economy Rise 22% On Year To RON24.8B In 4Q/2011
Romanian net investments rose 22.1% to 24.87 billion lei (EUR5.7 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2011 from the year-earlier period, on increasing activity across the board, the country’s s...
INS: Romania January Unemployment Rate Dips To 7.2%
Romania's unemployment rate was at 7.2% in January, down from 7.5% in the previous month, seasonally adjusted data from the statistics institute INS showed Thursday.
Romanian Government Approves Signing Of EU Fiscal Stability Treaty - Sources
Romania’s Government on Tuesday approved the signing by the country of the fiscal stability treaty agreed upon by European Union leaders with a view to strengthening budgetary discipline in...
INS: Housing Permits Down 0.5% YY In January, To 1,732
There were 1,732 buildings permits issued for residential projects in January, down 0.5% on the year, the statistics institute INS said Tuesday.
Managers Expect Moderate Increase For Romania's Industry In Feb-Apr - Survey
Managers expect a moderate increase in industry and relative stability in construction, retail and services for the February-April interval of 2012, according to data published Tuesday by th...
Growth Rate Of VAT Revenues Halves In January
The growth rate of revenues from the value added tax slowed down in January to 15%, half of the growth recorded in the same month of 2011. The slowdown of revenues collected came as the base...
Romania Runs RON1B Budget Surplus In January
Romania’s consolidated budget posted a surplus of 1 billion lei (EUR229.9 million) in January, equal to 0.2% of the gross domestic product, the Finance Ministry said Friday.
Moody’s Sees Romania Funding Needs Sliding To EUR17.2B In 2012
Romania’s financing needs are forecast at EUR17.2 billion in 2012, slightly lower on the year, but the government is likely to borrow an extra EUR800 million to set up a buffer for unforesee...
EU Cuts Romania GDP Growth Outlook To 1.6% In 2012
The European Commission revised its forecast on Romanian economic growth to 1.6% in 2012 from 2.1% previously, saying it expects growth to be negatively affected by uncertainties in the fina...