BNR a menținut dobânda cheie în ședința de luni, așa cum se așteptau și analiștii

The National Bank of Romania kept the key interest rate at 6.50% during its monetary policy meeting, as expected. Inflation decreased to 10.42% in June, driven by lower food and fuel prices, while core inflation rose to 8.3%. The Romanian economy showed weak performance, with a 1.2% annual GDP contraction in Q1 2026. However, a slight recovery is anticipated in Q2 and Q3. Private sector lending accelerated by 8.4% year-on-year in June. The BNR expects significant inflation reduction in Q3 2026, but risks remain from energy prices and external crises. The absorption of European funds is crucial for counterbalancing fiscal consolidation effects.