Bloomberg: O retrogradare a României ar pune sub presiune și băncile. Expunerea acestora pe datoria statului ajunge la 45 de miliarde de euro

Romania faces the risk of losing its investment grade status if it fails to meet deficit reduction commitments, which could impact banks heavily exposed to state debt. The banking sector's exposure is among the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, with foreign-controlled banks holding a significant share of assets. A downgrade could lead to increased financing costs and affect the Romanian leu, which has already depreciated. Despite a projected decrease in the budget deficit, short-term rating downgrade risks remain, influenced by political instability and economic slowdown. The sustainability of public debt and external vulnerabilities are critical factors for Romania's rating, with reliance on external financing posing additional risks.