BNR avertizează: Economia României se va redresa mai lent în trimestrele II și III din 2026 • Newsweek România

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) predicts a slower economic recovery in the second and third quarters of 2026, with a reduced aggregate demand deficit. Economic activity stagnated in Q1 2026, following a contraction in late 2025. The decline in capital formation and a significant drop in net exports contributed to this trend. Inflation rates have shown a slight decrease, but remain high, influenced by rising energy prices. Labor market conditions are stabilizing, with a slight decrease in unemployment. Overall, the economic outlook suggests modest improvements in the near term, but challenges persist.