Macroeconomics
Romanian May Construction Output Rises At 3rd Fastest Pace In EU
Romanian construction output rose 2.9% on the month in May, the third highest increase in the European Union, official data showed Tuesday.
BCR: Agriculture’s Contribution To Romanian GDP Growth Seen At 0.3% In 2011
The Romanian agriculture had a small contribution to the country’s economic growth over the past ten years, compared to its share in the gross domestic product, and might contribute 0,3% to...
GfK: Romanian Economic Expectations Improve, But Concern Remains
Romanian economic expectations have improved significantly over the past twelve months, but the indicator stays in negative territory, a survey from market researcher GfK showed Monday.
Romanian Consumers Among Most Pessimistic In The World - Nielsen Survey
Romanian consumers are among the most pessimistic in the world, according to a survey conducted by The Nielsen Company, based on consumers’ confidence in the labor market, their personal fin...
Romania Jobless Rate Falls To 4.8% In June
Romanian unemployment rate fell to 4.78% in June, from 4.97% a month earlier, the country’s employment agency ANOFM said Monday.
Government: Romania Is A Net EU Fund Beneficiary, And Not A Net Contributor
The Government said Romania is a net EU fund beneficiary, and not a net contributor, as it has so far received EUR10.5 billion from the EU, while its contribution to the EU budget totals EUR...
Isarescu: Good Farm Output Could Slow Inflation Below 4% In September
The inflation could benefit from a good agricultural year and ease to below 4% in September, central bank governor Mugur Isarescu said Friday.
Foreign Investments Down 23% On Year To EUR799M In January-May
Foreign direct investment, or FDI, fell to EUR799 million in January to May, down 23.3% on the year, preliminary central bank data showed Friday.
BNR: Jan-May Current Account Gap Narrows To EUR1.8B
The current account deficit narrowed 37.7% to EUR1.8 billion in the first five months, from a gap of EUR2.9 billion in the year-earlier month, due to lower trade deficit and higher transfer...