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On October 22, 2026, the Romanian National Bank reported a depreciation of the national currency against major currencies. The euro rose to 5.3485 lei, nearing the 5.35 lei threshold, while the Swiss franc reached a historic high of 5.8104 lei. This marks the third consecutive day of euro appreciation since the installation of the Niculescu government. The US dollar and British pound also appreciated against the leu. In contrast, the price of gold decreased, with one gram priced at 625.6821 lei, down from 629.3552 lei the previous day. The BNR's exchange rates serve as a reference for the currency market, though actual buying and selling prices may vary.