BCR PMI: Romanian manufacturing posts strongest improvement in two years

Romania's manufacturing sector showed significant improvement in August, with the PMI rising to 51.1, driven by new orders and output growth. Export orders increased for the first time in four months, marking a notable recovery. Despite this positive trend, concerns about economic and geopolitical factors persist, affecting business confidence. Employment rose as demand improved, but cost pressures remain high, with input costs sharply increasing. The overall outlook for the manufacturing sector remains cautious due to external uncertainties.