newsweek.ro/economie/scaderea-rezervelor-bnr-scump

The decrease in BNR's foreign reserves to 58.5 billion euros directly impacts the population by increasing loan costs and reducing purchasing power. This decline affects the stability of the leu and accelerates the rise in prices of imported goods. The reduction in reserves is not just an accounting adjustment; it increases vulnerability to external shocks, leading to higher interest rates and inflation. As reserves drop, the risk perception of Romania rises, causing banks to raise borrowing costs. Consequently, this situation results in fewer public funds for essential services like health and education.